1984 Aston Martin Lagonda vs. 1997 Marcos Mantis
To start off, 1997 Marcos Mantis is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda would be higher. At 5,339 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Marcos Mantis (352 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda. (309 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Marcos Mantis should accelerate faster than 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 911 kg more than 1997 Marcos Mantis.
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, 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda (434 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Marcos Mantis. (407 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Marcos Mantis.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Aston Martin Lagonda | 1997 Marcos Mantis | |
Make | Aston Martin | Marcos |
Model | Lagonda | Mantis |
Year Released | 1984 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5339 cc | 4599 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 309 HP | 352 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 434 Nm | 407 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 90.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.9:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2100 kg | 1189 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1020 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2290 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 97 L | 45 L |