2005 Jaguar XK8 vs. 1996 Marcos Mantis
To start off, 2005 Jaguar XK8 is newer by 9 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 58 more horse power than 2005 Jaguar XK8. (294 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Marcos Mantis should accelerate faster than 2005 Jaguar XK8.
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, 2005 Jaguar XK8 (411 Nm) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Marcos Mantis. (407 Nm). This means 2005 Jaguar XK8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Marcos Mantis. 2005 Jaguar XK8 has automatic transmission and 1996 Marcos Mantis has manual transmission. 1996 Marcos Mantis will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Jaguar XK8 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Jaguar XK8 | 1996 Marcos Mantis | |
Make | Jaguar | Marcos |
Model | XK8 | Mantis |
Year Released | 2005 | 1996 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4196 cc | 4601 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 294 HP | 352 HP |
Torque | 411 Nm | 407 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 90.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.3 mm | 89.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.9:1 |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 275 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1020 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2290 mm |