1994 Jaguar XJS vs. 1996 Marcos Mantis
To start off, 1996 Marcos Mantis is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Jaguar XJS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Jaguar XJS would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Marcos Mantis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Marcos Mantis (352 HP) has 129 more horse power than 1994 Jaguar XJS. (223 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Marcos Mantis should accelerate faster than 1994 Jaguar XJS.
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, 1996 Marcos Mantis (407 Nm) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Jaguar XJS. (377 Nm). This means 1996 Marcos Mantis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Jaguar XJS.
Compare all specifications:
1994 Jaguar XJS | 1996 Marcos Mantis | |
Make | Jaguar | Marcos |
Model | XJS | Mantis |
Year Released | 1994 | 1996 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3980 cc | 4601 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 223 HP | 352 HP |
Torque | 377 Nm | 407 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.9:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1020 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2290 mm |