1985 Ford Mustang vs. 1997 Marcos Mantis
To start off, 1997 Marcos Mantis is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Ford Mustang 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 177 more horse power than 1985 Ford Mustang. (175 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Marcos Mantis should accelerate faster than 1985 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Marcos Mantis weights approximately 9 kg more than 1985 Ford Mustang. 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 122 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Ford Mustang. (285 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1997 Marcos Mantis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Ford Mustang | 1997 Marcos Mantis | |
Make | Ford | Marcos |
Model | Mustang | Mantis |
Year Released | 1985 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2301 cc | 4599 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 352 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 407 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 90.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.4 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.9:1 |
Top Speed | 201 km/hour | 248 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1189 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1020 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2290 mm |