1996 Marcos Mantis vs. 1968 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1996 Marcos Mantis is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Toyota Corolla 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 293 more horse power than 1968 Toyota Corolla. (59 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Marcos Mantis should accelerate faster than 1968 Toyota Corolla.
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 330 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Toyota Corolla. (77 Nm). This means 1996 Marcos Mantis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Marcos Mantis | 1968 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Marcos | Toyota |
| Model | Mantis | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4601 cc | 1077 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 352 HP | 59 HP |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 77 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.9 mm | 61 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.9:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 3860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1020 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2290 mm |
