1995 BMW M5 vs. 1970 Marcos Mantis
To start off, 1995 BMW M5 is newer by 25 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 3,794 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 BMW M5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 BMW M5 (335 HP @ 6900 RPM) has 185 more horse power than 1970 Marcos Mantis. (150 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 BMW M5 should accelerate faster than 1970 Marcos Mantis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 BMW M5 weights approximately 275 kg more than 1970 Marcos Mantis. 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, 1995 BMW M5 (400 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 186 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Marcos Mantis. (214 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1995 BMW M5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Marcos Mantis.
Compare all specifications:
1995 BMW M5 | 1970 Marcos Mantis | |
Make | BMW | Marcos |
Model | M5 | Mantis |
Year Released | 1995 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3794 cc | 2498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 335 HP | 150 HP |
Engine RPM | 6900 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 214 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
Top Speed | 251 km/hour | 188 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 1450 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1170 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2600 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 79 L |