1997 Marcos Mantis vs. 1966 Marcos 1500
To start off, 1997 Marcos Mantis is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Marcos 1500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Marcos 1500 would be higher. 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 267 more horse power than 1966 Marcos 1500. (85 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Marcos Mantis should accelerate faster than 1966 Marcos 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Marcos Mantis weights approximately 479 kg more than 1966 Marcos 1500. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 276 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Marcos 1500. (131 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1997 Marcos Mantis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Marcos 1500.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Marcos Mantis | 1966 Marcos 1500 | |
Make | Marcos | Marcos |
Model | Mantis | 1500 |
Year Released | 1997 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4599 cc | 1498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 352 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 407 Nm | 131 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 72.7 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.9:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1189 kg | 710 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1020 mm | 1090 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2290 mm |