1977 Aston Martin V8 vs. 1996 Marcos Mantis

To start off, 1996 Marcos Mantis is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Aston Martin V8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Aston Martin V8 would be higher. At 5,339 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Aston Martin V8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Marcos Mantis (352 HP) has 12 more horse power than 1977 Aston Martin V8. (340 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Marcos Mantis should accelerate faster than 1977 Aston Martin V8.

Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1977 Aston Martin V8 (542 Nm) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Marcos Mantis. (407 Nm). This means 1977 Aston Martin V8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Marcos Mantis.

Compare all specifications:

1977 Aston Martin V8 1996 Marcos Mantis
Make Aston Martin Marcos
Model V8 Mantis
Year Released 1977 1996
Body Type Coupe Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5339 cc 4601 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Horse Power 340 HP 352 HP
Torque 542 Nm 407 Nm
Engine Bore Size 100.1 mm 90.2 mm
Engine Stroke Size 85.1 mm 89.9 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 8.3:1 9.9:1
Top Speed 225 km/hour 275 km/hour
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 4 seats 2 seats
Vehicle Length 4680 mm 4170 mm
Vehicle Height 1340 mm 1020 mm
Wheelbase Size 2620 mm 2290 mm