2008 Land Rover Freelander vs. 1970 Marcos Mantis
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Freelander 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. 2008 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 320 kg more than 1970 Marcos Mantis.
Because 2008 Land Rover Freelander 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, 2008 Land Rover Freelander 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, 2008 Land Rover Freelander (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 186 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Marcos Mantis. (214 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Marcos Mantis.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Land Rover Freelander | 1970 Marcos Mantis | |
| Make | Land Rover | Marcos |
| Model | Freelander | Mantis |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2179 cc | 2498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 150 HP |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 214 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 16.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1770 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 79 L |
