2005 Land Rover Defender vs. 1970 Marcos Mantis
To start off, 2005 Land Rover Defender is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Marcos Mantis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Marcos Mantis would be higher. Both 2005 Land Rover Defender and 1970 Marcos Mantis are equipped with a 2,498 cc engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 608 kg more than 1970 Marcos Mantis.
Because 2005 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1970 Marcos Mantis. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover Defender will offer significantly more control. 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 Land Rover Defender (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Marcos Mantis. (214 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Marcos Mantis.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Land Rover Defender | 1970 Marcos Mantis | |
| Make | Land Rover | Marcos |
| Model | Defender | Mantis |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2498 cc | 2498 cc |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 150 HP |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 214 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 9 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2058 kg | 1450 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 79 L |
