1997 Marcos Mantis vs. 1985 Peugeot 505
To start off, 1997 Marcos Mantis is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Peugeot 505. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Peugeot 505 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 246 more horse power than 1985 Peugeot 505. (106 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Marcos Mantis should accelerate faster than 1985 Peugeot 505. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Peugeot 505 weights approximately 111 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 246 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Peugeot 505. (161 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1997 Marcos Mantis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Peugeot 505.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Marcos Mantis | 1985 Peugeot 505 | |
Make | Marcos | Peugeot |
Model | Mantis | 505 |
Year Released | 1997 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4599 cc | 1971 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 352 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 407 Nm | 161 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 81 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1189 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1020 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2910 mm |