2008 Honda FR-V vs. 1970 Marcos Mantis
To start off, 2008 Honda FR-V is newer by 38 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. At 2,498 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Marcos Mantis is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Marcos Mantis weights approximately 3 kg more than 2008 Honda FR-V.
Because 1970 Marcos Mantis is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1970 Marcos Mantis. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Honda FR-V, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1970 Marcos Mantis (214 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda FR-V. (192 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1970 Marcos Mantis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda FR-V.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda FR-V | 1970 Marcos Mantis | |
| Make | Honda | Marcos |
| Model | FR-V | Mantis |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 150 HP |
| Torque | 192 Nm | 214 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 190 km/hour | 188 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1447 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2120 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 79 L |
