1988 Ferrari 328 GTS vs. 1970 Marcos Mantis
To start off, 1988 Ferrari 328 GTS is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Marcos Mantis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Marcos Mantis would be higher. At 3,185 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Ferrari 328 GTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Ferrari 328 GTS (270 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 1970 Marcos Mantis. (150 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Ferrari 328 GTS should accelerate faster than 1970 Marcos Mantis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Marcos Mantis weights approximately 177 kg more than 1988 Ferrari 328 GTS.
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, 1988 Ferrari 328 GTS (304 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Marcos Mantis. (214 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1988 Ferrari 328 GTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Marcos Mantis.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Ferrari 328 GTS | 1970 Marcos Mantis | |
| Make | Ferrari | Marcos |
| Model | 328 GTS | Mantis |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3185 cc | 2498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 270 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 214 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1273 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 79 L |
