1964 Ford Falcon vs. 2000 Marcos Mantis
To start off, 2000 Marcos Mantis is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Marcos Mantis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Marcos Mantis (506 HP) has 224 more horse power than 1964 Ford Falcon. (282 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Marcos Mantis should accelerate faster than 1964 Ford Falcon.
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, 2000 Marcos Mantis (613 Nm) has 369 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ford Falcon. (244 Nm). This means 2000 Marcos Mantis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Ford Falcon | 2000 Marcos Mantis | |
| Make | Ford | Marcos |
| Model | Falcon | Mantis |
| Year Released | 1964 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2890 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 506 HP |
| Torque | 244 Nm | 613 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 20.2:1 | 9.9:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
