1977 Ford Escort vs. 1997 Marcos Mantis
To start off, 1997 Marcos Mantis is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 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 307 more horse power than 1977 Ford Escort. (45 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Marcos Mantis should accelerate faster than 1977 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Marcos Mantis weights approximately 314 kg more than 1977 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 347 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ford Escort. (60 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1997 Marcos Mantis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Ford Escort | 1997 Marcos Mantis | |
| Make | Ford | Marcos |
| Model | Escort | Mantis |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 937 cc | 4599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 45 HP | 352 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 60 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 875 kg | 1189 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1020 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2290 mm |
