1968 Lotus Seven vs. 1970 Marcos Mantis
To start off, 1970 Marcos Mantis is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Lotus Seven. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Lotus Seven would be higher. At 2,498 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Marcos Mantis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Marcos Mantis (150 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1968 Lotus Seven. (83 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Marcos Mantis should accelerate faster than 1968 Lotus Seven. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Marcos Mantis weights approximately 900 kg more than 1968 Lotus Seven. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Lotus Seven | 1970 Marcos Mantis | |
Make | Lotus | Marcos |
Model | Seven | Mantis |
Year Released | 1968 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1597 cc | 2498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 83 HP | 150 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 550 kg | 1450 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3380 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 950 mm | 1170 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2600 mm |