1984 Marcos Mantula vs. 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300
To start off, 1984 Marcos Mantula is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300 would be higher. At 3,532 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Marcos Mantula is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300 (238 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1984 Marcos Mantula. (190 HP @ 5280 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300 should accelerate faster than 1984 Marcos Mantula. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300 weights approximately 485 kg more than 1984 Marcos Mantula. 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, 1984 Marcos Mantula (299 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300. (271 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1984 Marcos Mantula will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Marcos Mantula | 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300 | |
| Make | Marcos | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Mantula | 300 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3532 cc | 2995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5280 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 299 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88.9 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.1 mm | 88 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 1385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 100 L |
