1979 Ferrari 400 vs. 1996 Marcos Mantis
To start off, 1996 Marcos Mantis is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Ferrari 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Ferrari 400 would be higher. At 4,823 cc (12 cylinders), 1979 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Marcos Mantis (352 HP) has 37 more horse power than 1979 Ferrari 400. (315 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Marcos Mantis should accelerate faster than 1979 Ferrari 400.
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, 1979 Ferrari 400 (412 Nm) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Marcos Mantis. (407 Nm). This means 1979 Ferrari 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Marcos Mantis. 1979 Ferrari 400 has automatic transmission and 1996 Marcos Mantis has manual transmission. 1996 Marcos Mantis will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Ferrari 400 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Ferrari 400 | 1996 Marcos Mantis | |
| Make | Ferrari | Marcos |
| Model | 400 | Mantis |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4823 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 315 HP | 352 HP |
| Torque | 412 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 89.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.9:1 |
| Top Speed | 235 km/hour | 275 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1020 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2290 mm |
