1975 Ford Escort vs. 1997 Marcos Mantis
To start off, 1997 Marcos Mantis is newer by 22 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 4,599 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Marcos Mantis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Marcos Mantis (352 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 237 more horse power than 1975 Ford Escort. (115 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Marcos Mantis should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Marcos Mantis weights approximately 275 kg more than 1975 Ford Escort. 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, 1997 Marcos Mantis (407 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 244 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Escort. (163 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1997 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 | 1997 Marcos Mantis | |
Make | Ford | Marcos |
Model | Escort | Mantis |
Year Released | 1975 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1845 cc | 4599 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 352 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 163 Nm | 407 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86.8 mm | 90.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77.6 mm | 90 mm |
Top Speed | 179 km/hour | 248 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 914 kg | 1189 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1020 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2290 mm |