1997 Jaguar XK vs. 1997 Marcos Mantis
To start off, both 1997 Jaguar XK and 1997 Marcos Mantis were released in the same year (1997). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,599 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Marcos Mantis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Marcos Mantis (352 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1997 Jaguar XK. (290 HP @ 6100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Marcos Mantis should accelerate faster than 1997 Jaguar XK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Jaguar XK weights approximately 381 kg more than 1997 Marcos Mantis.
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 Marcos Mantis (407 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Jaguar XK. (393 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1997 Marcos Mantis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Jaguar XK. 1997 Jaguar XK has automatic transmission and 1997 Marcos Mantis has manual transmission. 1997 Marcos Mantis will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 Jaguar XK will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Jaguar XK | 1997 Marcos Mantis | |
| Make | Jaguar | Marcos |
| Model | XK | Mantis |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3996 cc | 4599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 290 HP | 352 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 393 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 9.9:1 |
| Top Speed | 251 km/hour | 248 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1189 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1020 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2290 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 45 L |
