1996 Marcos Mantis vs. 1995 Toyota Hi-Ace
To start off, 1996 Marcos Mantis is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Toyota Hi-Ace. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Toyota Hi-Ace 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 263 more horse power than 1995 Toyota Hi-Ace. (89 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Marcos Mantis should accelerate faster than 1995 Toyota Hi-Ace.
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 181 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Toyota Hi-Ace. (226 Nm). This means 1996 Marcos Mantis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Toyota Hi-Ace.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Marcos Mantis | 1995 Toyota Hi-Ace | |
| Make | Marcos | Toyota |
| Model | Mantis | Hi-Ace |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4601 cc | 2446 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 352 HP | 89 HP |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 226 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.9 mm | 92 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1020 mm | 1960 mm |
