1988 Jaguar XJS vs. 1997 Marcos Mantis
To start off, 1997 Marcos Mantis is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Jaguar XJS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Jaguar XJS would be higher. At 5,343 cc (12 cylinders), 1988 Jaguar XJS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Marcos Mantis (352 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1988 Jaguar XJS. (291 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Marcos Mantis should accelerate faster than 1988 Jaguar XJS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 741 kg more than 1997 Marcos Mantis.
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 Jaguar XJS (440 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Marcos Mantis. (407 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1988 Jaguar XJS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Marcos Mantis.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Jaguar XJS | 1997 Marcos Mantis | |
Make | Jaguar | Marcos |
Model | XJS | Mantis |
Year Released | 1988 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5343 cc | 4599 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 291 HP | 352 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 440 Nm | 407 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.1 mm | 90.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 90 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1930 kg | 1189 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1020 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2290 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 45 L |