1956 Ford Popular vs. 1970 Marcos Mantis
To start off, 1970 Marcos Mantis is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Ford Popular. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Ford Popular 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 124 more horse power than 1956 Ford Popular. (26 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Marcos Mantis should accelerate faster than 1956 Ford Popular. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Marcos Mantis weights approximately 715 kg more than 1956 Ford Popular. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1970 Marcos Mantis (214 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Ford Popular. (63 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1970 Marcos Mantis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Ford Popular.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Ford Popular | 1970 Marcos Mantis | |
Make | Ford | Marcos |
Model | Popular | Mantis |
Year Released | 1956 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1172 cc | 2498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 26 HP | 150 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 63 Nm | 214 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 735 kg | 1450 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1170 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2600 mm |