1980 Chrysler 1609 vs. 1970 Marcos Mantis
To start off, 1980 Chrysler 1609 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Marcos Mantis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Marcos Mantis would be higher. At 2,498 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Marcos Mantis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Marcos Mantis (150 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1980 Chrysler 1609. (101 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Marcos Mantis should accelerate faster than 1980 Chrysler 1609. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Marcos Mantis weights approximately 350 kg more than 1980 Chrysler 1609. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1970 Marcos Mantis (214 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Chrysler 1609. (144 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1970 Marcos Mantis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Chrysler 1609.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Chrysler 1609 | 1970 Marcos Mantis | |
Make | Chrysler | Marcos |
Model | 1609 | Mantis |
Year Released | 1980 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1812 cc | 2498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 150 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 144 Nm | 214 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1450 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1170 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2600 mm |