1966 Ford Falcon vs. 1996 Marcos Mantis
To start off, 1996 Marcos Mantis is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Marcos Mantis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Marcos Mantis (352 HP) has 246 more horse power than 1966 Ford Falcon. (106 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Marcos Mantis should accelerate faster than 1966 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, 1996 Marcos Mantis (407 Nm) has 219 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford Falcon. (188 Nm). This means 1996 Marcos Mantis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Ford Falcon | 1996 Marcos Mantis | |
Make | Ford | Marcos |
Model | Falcon | Mantis |
Year Released | 1966 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2782 cc | 4601 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 106 HP | 352 HP |
Torque | 188 Nm | 407 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 88.9 mm | 90.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 74.7 mm | 89.9 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1020 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2290 mm |