2005 Marcos TSO vs. 1997 Marcos Mantis
To start off, 2005 Marcos TSO 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 5,666 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Marcos TSO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Marcos TSO (400 HP) has 48 more horse power than 1997 Marcos Mantis. (352 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Marcos TSO should accelerate faster than 1997 Marcos Mantis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Marcos Mantis weights approximately 19 kg more than 2005 Marcos TSO.
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 Marcos TSO (534 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Marcos Mantis. (407 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2005 Marcos TSO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Marcos Mantis.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Marcos TSO | 1997 Marcos Mantis | |
| Make | Marcos | Marcos |
| Model | TSO | Mantis |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5666 cc | 4599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 352 HP |
| Torque | 534 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 90 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1189 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4030 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1020 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2290 mm |
