1984 Marcos Mantula vs. 1986 Pontiac Fiero
To start off, 1986 Pontiac Fiero is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Marcos Mantula. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Marcos Mantula 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 50 more horse power than 1986 Pontiac Fiero. (140 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Marcos Mantula should accelerate faster than 1986 Pontiac Fiero. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Pontiac Fiero weights approximately 312 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. Let's talk about torque, 1984 Marcos Mantula (299 Nm) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Pontiac Fiero. (220 Nm). This means 1984 Marcos Mantula will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Pontiac Fiero.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Marcos Mantula | 1986 Pontiac Fiero | |
Make | Marcos | Pontiac |
Model | Mantula | Fiero |
Year Released | 1984 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3532 cc | 2827 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 140 HP |
Engine RPM | 5280 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 299 Nm | 220 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 88.9 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71.1 mm | 73.7 mm |
Top Speed | 249 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
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 | 1212 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1200 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2380 mm |