1996 Marcos Mantis vs. 1976 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1996 Marcos Mantis is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Toyota Crown 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 250 more horse power than 1976 Toyota Crown. (102 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Marcos Mantis should accelerate faster than 1976 Toyota Crown.
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 250 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Toyota Crown. (157 Nm). This means 1996 Marcos Mantis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Toyota Crown. 1976 Toyota Crown 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. 1976 Toyota Crown will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Marcos Mantis | 1976 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Marcos | Toyota |
| Model | Mantis | Crown |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4601 cc | 1987 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 352 HP | 102 HP |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.9 mm | 75 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1020 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2700 mm |
