1996 Marcos Mantis vs. 1964 Rover P5
To start off, 1996 Marcos Mantis is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Rover P5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Rover P5 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 233 more horse power than 1964 Rover P5. (119 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Marcos Mantis should accelerate faster than 1964 Rover P5.
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 188 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Rover P5. (219 Nm). This means 1996 Marcos Mantis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Rover P5. 1964 Rover P5 has automatic transmission and 1996 Marcos Mantis has manual transmission. 1996 Marcos Mantis will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1964 Rover P5 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Marcos Mantis | 1964 Rover P5 | |
| Make | Marcos | Rover |
| Model | Mantis | P5 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1964 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4601 cc | 2995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 352 HP | 119 HP |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 219 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 77.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.9 mm | 105 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1020 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2820 mm |
