1996 Marcos Mantis vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 2008 Mercedes-Benz C is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Marcos Mantis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Marcos Mantis would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Marcos Mantis is equipped with a bigger engine.
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 147 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mercedes-Benz C. (260 Nm). This means 1996 Marcos Mantis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mercedes-Benz C.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Marcos Mantis | 2008 Mercedes-Benz C | |
Make | Marcos | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Mantis | C |
Year Released | 1996 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4601 cc | 1796 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 352 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 407 Nm | 260 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.9 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.9:1 | 8.7:1 |
Top Speed | 275 km/hour | 240 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1020 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2720 mm |