1997 Ferrari F355 vs. 1970 Marcos Mantis
To start off, 1997 Ferrari F355 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Marcos Mantis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Marcos Mantis would be higher. At 3,496 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Ferrari F355 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Ferrari F355 (376 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 226 more horse power than 1970 Marcos Mantis. (150 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Ferrari F355 should accelerate faster than 1970 Marcos Mantis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Marcos Mantis weights approximately 100 kg more than 1997 Ferrari F355.
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, 1997 Ferrari F355 (363 Nm) has 149 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Marcos Mantis. (214 Nm). This means 1997 Ferrari F355 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Marcos Mantis.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Ferrari F355 | 1970 Marcos Mantis | |
| Make | Ferrari | Marcos |
| Model | F355 | Mantis |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3496 cc | 2498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 376 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 363 Nm | 214 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 294 km/hour | 188 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2600 mm |
