2003 AC Cobra vs. 1996 Marcos Mantis
To start off, 2003 AC Cobra is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Marcos Mantis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Marcos Mantis would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Marcos Mantis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Marcos Mantis (352 HP) has 2 more horse power than 2003 AC Cobra. (350 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Marcos Mantis should accelerate faster than 2003 AC Cobra.
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, 1996 Marcos Mantis (407 Nm) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 AC Cobra. (400 Nm). This means 1996 Marcos Mantis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 AC Cobra.
Compare all specifications:
2003 AC Cobra | 1996 Marcos Mantis | |
Make | AC | Marcos |
Model | Cobra | Mantis |
Year Released | 2003 | 1996 |
Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3506 cc | 4601 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 352 HP |
Torque | 400 Nm | 407 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 90.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 89.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.9:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1020 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2290 mm |