2005 Lexus LS vs. 1996 Marcos Mantis
To start off, 2005 Lexus LS 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 75 more horse power than 2005 Lexus LS. (277 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Marcos Mantis should accelerate faster than 2005 Lexus LS.
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 Lexus LS (418 Nm) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Marcos Mantis. (407 Nm). This means 2005 Lexus LS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Marcos Mantis. 2005 Lexus LS 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 Lexus LS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Lexus LS | 1996 Marcos Mantis | |
Make | Lexus | Marcos |
Model | LS | Mantis |
Year Released | 2005 | 1996 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4293 cc | 4601 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 277 HP | 352 HP |
Torque | 418 Nm | 407 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 91 mm | 90.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.5 mm | 89.9 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 4170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1020 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2290 mm |