2000 Marcos Mantis vs. 1999 McLaren F1
To start off, 2000 Marcos Mantis is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 McLaren F1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 McLaren F1 would be higher. At 6,061 cc (12 cylinders), 1999 McLaren F1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 McLaren F1 (618 HP) has 112 more horse power than 2000 Marcos Mantis. (506 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1999 McLaren F1 should accelerate faster than 2000 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, 1999 McLaren F1 (649 Nm) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Marcos Mantis. (613 Nm). This means 1999 McLaren F1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Marcos Mantis.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Marcos Mantis | 1999 McLaren F1 | |
| Make | Marcos | McLaren |
| Model | Mantis | F1 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4600 cc | 6061 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 506 HP | 618 HP |
| Torque | 613 Nm | 649 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 3 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1020 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2720 mm |
