1991 Donkervoort S8 vs. 1970 Marcos Mantis

To start off, 1991 Donkervoort S8 is newer by 21 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 2,498 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Marcos Mantis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Marcos Mantis (150 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1991 Donkervoort S8. (115 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Marcos Mantis should accelerate faster than 1991 Donkervoort S8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Marcos Mantis weights approximately 775 kg more than 1991 Donkervoort S8. 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, 1970 Marcos Mantis (214 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Donkervoort S8. (166 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1970 Marcos Mantis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Donkervoort S8.

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