2003 AC Aceca vs. 1997 Marcos Mantis
To start off, 2003 AC Aceca is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Marcos Mantis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Marcos Mantis 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 2 more horse power than 2003 AC Aceca. (350 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Marcos Mantis should accelerate faster than 2003 AC Aceca. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 AC Aceca weights approximately 421 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 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 AC Aceca. (400 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1997 Marcos Mantis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 AC Aceca.
Compare all specifications:
2003 AC Aceca | 1997 Marcos Mantis | |
Make | AC | Marcos |
Model | Aceca | Mantis |
Year Released | 2003 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3506 cc | 4599 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 352 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 407 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 90.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.9:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1189 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1020 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2290 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 45 L |