1996 Marcos Mantis vs. 1972 Nissan Bluebird
To start off, 1996 Marcos Mantis is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Nissan Bluebird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Nissan Bluebird 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 276 more horse power than 1972 Nissan Bluebird. (76 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Marcos Mantis should accelerate faster than 1972 Nissan Bluebird.
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 271 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Nissan Bluebird. (136 Nm). This means 1996 Marcos Mantis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Nissan Bluebird.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Marcos Mantis | 1972 Nissan Bluebird | |
Make | Marcos | Nissan |
Model | Mantis | Bluebird |
Year Released | 1996 | 1972 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4601 cc | 1595 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 352 HP | 76 HP |
Torque | 407 Nm | 136 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4220 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1020 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2510 mm |