1997 Marcos Mantis vs. 1987 Mazda RX-7
To start off, 1997 Marcos Mantis is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Mazda RX-7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Mazda RX-7 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 155 more horse power than 1987 Mazda RX-7. (197 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Marcos Mantis should accelerate faster than 1987 Mazda RX-7.
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 136 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Mazda RX-7. (271 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1997 Marcos Mantis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Mazda RX-7.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Marcos Mantis | 1987 Mazda RX-7 | |
| Make | Marcos | Mazda |
| Model | Mantis | RX-7 |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4599 cc | 2616 cc |
| Engine Type | V | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 352 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1020 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2440 mm |
