1984 Marcos Mantula vs. 1979 Simca 2 Litres
To start off, 1984 Marcos Mantula is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Simca 2 Litres. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Simca 2 Litres would be higher. At 3,532 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Marcos Mantula is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Simca 2 Litres weights approximately 225 kg more than 1984 Marcos Mantula.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Marcos Mantula | 1979 Simca 2 Litres | |
Make | Marcos | Simca |
Model | Mantula | 2 Litres |
Year Released | 1984 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3532 cc | 1981 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 1125 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2670 mm |