1984 Marcos Mantula vs. 1964 Marcos 1800
To start off, 1984 Marcos Mantula is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Marcos 1800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Marcos 1800 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 76 more horse power than 1964 Marcos 1800. (114 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Marcos Mantula should accelerate faster than 1964 Marcos 1800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Marcos Mantula weights approximately 126 kg more than 1964 Marcos 1800. 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 150 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Marcos 1800. (149 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1984 Marcos Mantula will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Marcos 1800.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Marcos Mantula | 1964 Marcos 1800 | |
| Make | Marcos | Marcos |
| Model | Mantula | 1800 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3532 cc | 1783 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5280 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 299 Nm | 149 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88.9 mm | 84.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.1 mm | 80 mm |
| Top Speed | 249 km/hour | 187 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 774 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1060 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2280 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 27 L |
