1981 Fiat Ritmo vs. 1984 Marcos Mantula
To start off, 1984 Marcos Mantula is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Fiat Ritmo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Fiat Ritmo would be higher. At 3,532 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Marcos Mantula is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Marcos Mantula (190 HP @ 5280 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1981 Fiat Ritmo. (123 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Marcos Mantula should accelerate faster than 1981 Fiat Ritmo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Fiat Ritmo weights approximately 80 kg more than 1984 Marcos Mantula.
Because 1984 Marcos Mantula is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1984 Marcos Mantula. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1981 Fiat Ritmo, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1984 Marcos Mantula (299 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Fiat Ritmo. (172 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1984 Marcos Mantula will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Fiat Ritmo.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Fiat Ritmo | 1984 Marcos Mantula | |
Make | Fiat | Marcos |
Model | Ritmo | Mantula |
Year Released | 1981 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 3532 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 190 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5280 RPM |
Torque | 172 Nm | 299 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 71.1 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3940 mm | 4220 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1090 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2280 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 49 L |