1970 Marcos Mantis vs. 1980 Volkswagen Jetta
To start off, 1980 Volkswagen Jetta is newer by 10 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. In terms of performance, 1970 Marcos Mantis (150 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1980 Volkswagen Jetta. (53 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Marcos Mantis should accelerate faster than 1980 Volkswagen Jetta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Marcos Mantis weights approximately 585 kg more than 1980 Volkswagen Jetta. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1980 Volkswagen Jetta, 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 114 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Volkswagen Jetta. (100 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1970 Marcos Mantis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Volkswagen Jetta.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Marcos Mantis | 1980 Volkswagen Jetta | |
Make | Marcos | Volkswagen |
Model | Mantis | Jetta |
Year Released | 1970 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2498 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 214 Nm | 100 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 23.0:1 |
Top Speed | 188 km/hour | 141 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 865 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 40 L |