1970 Ford Falcon vs. 1996 Marcos Mantis
To start off, 1996 Marcos Mantis is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Marcos Mantis (352 HP) has 135 more horse power than 1970 Ford Falcon. (217 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Marcos Mantis should accelerate faster than 1970 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, 1970 Ford Falcon (408 Nm) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Marcos Mantis. (407 Nm). This means 1970 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Marcos Mantis.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Ford Falcon | 1996 Marcos Mantis | |
| Make | Ford | Marcos |
| Model | Falcon | Mantis |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 352 HP |
| Torque | 408 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.7 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 89.9 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1020 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2290 mm |
