2005 AC Aceca vs. 1997 Marcos Mantis
To start off, 2005 AC Aceca is newer by 8 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 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 AC Aceca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Marcos Mantis (352 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 2005 AC Aceca. (301 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Marcos Mantis should accelerate faster than 2005 AC Aceca. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 AC Aceca weights approximately 321 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, both vehicles can yield 407 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
2005 AC Aceca | 1997 Marcos Mantis | |
Make | AC | Marcos |
Model | Aceca | Mantis |
Year Released | 2005 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4600 cc | 4599 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 352 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 407 Nm | 407 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 1189 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1020 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2290 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 45 L |