2000 Ferrari 550 vs. 1970 Marcos Mantis
To start off, 2000 Ferrari 550 is newer by 30 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 5,474 cc (12 cylinders), 2000 Ferrari 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ferrari 550 (478 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 328 more horse power than 1970 Marcos Mantis. (150 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ferrari 550 should accelerate faster than 1970 Marcos Mantis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ferrari 550 weights approximately 240 kg more than 1970 Marcos Mantis. 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, 2000 Ferrari 550 (563 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 349 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Marcos Mantis. (214 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2000 Ferrari 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Marcos Mantis.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Ferrari 550 | 1970 Marcos Mantis | |
Make | Ferrari | Marcos |
Model | 550 | Mantis |
Year Released | 2000 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5474 cc | 2498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 478 HP | 150 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 563 Nm | 214 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 9.5:1 |
Top Speed | 299 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 | 1690 kg | 1450 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1170 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2600 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 114 L | 79 L |