1976 Ford Cortina vs. 1997 Marcos Mantis
To start off, 1997 Marcos Mantis is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ford Cortina 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 245 more horse power than 1976 Ford Cortina. (107 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Marcos Mantis should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Marcos Mantis weights approximately 99 kg more than 1976 Ford Cortina. 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 230 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Cortina. (177 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1997 Marcos Mantis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Ford Cortina | 1997 Marcos Mantis | |
| Make | Ford | Marcos |
| Model | Cortina | Mantis |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2294 cc | 4599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 107 HP | 352 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 177 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 60.1 mm | 90 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 1189 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1020 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2290 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 45 L |
