1975 Ford Escort vs. 1996 Marcos Mantis
To start off, 1996 Marcos Mantis is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Ford Escort 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 312 more horse power than 1975 Ford Escort. (40 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Marcos Mantis should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Escort.
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 337 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Escort. (70 Nm). This means 1996 Marcos Mantis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Ford Escort | 1996 Marcos Mantis | |
| Make | Ford | Marcos |
| Model | Escort | Mantis |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1098 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 40 HP | 352 HP |
| Torque | 70 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 81.1 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 53.3 mm | 89.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.9:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1020 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2290 mm |
