2005 Jaguar XJ vs. 1997 Marcos Mantis
To start off, 2005 Jaguar XJ 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 4,599 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Marcos Mantis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Marcos Mantis (352 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 2005 Jaguar XJ. (241 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Marcos Mantis should accelerate faster than 2005 Jaguar XJ. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Jaguar XJ weights approximately 356 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 114 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Jaguar XJ. (293 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1997 Marcos Mantis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Jaguar XJ. 2005 Jaguar XJ has automatic transmission and 1997 Marcos Mantis has manual transmission. 1997 Marcos Mantis will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Jaguar XJ will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Jaguar XJ | 1997 Marcos Mantis | |
Make | Jaguar | Marcos |
Model | XJ | Mantis |
Year Released | 2005 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2966 cc | 4599 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 241 HP | 352 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 293 Nm | 407 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 90.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.9:1 |
Top Speed | 225 km/hour | 248 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1545 kg | 1189 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1020 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3170 mm | 2290 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 45 L |