1986 Ford Escort vs. 1970 Marcos Mantis
To start off, 1986 Ford Escort is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Marcos Mantis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Marcos Mantis would be higher. At 2,498 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Marcos Mantis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Marcos Mantis (150 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1986 Ford Escort. (59 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Marcos Mantis should accelerate faster than 1986 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Marcos Mantis weights approximately 540 kg more than 1986 Ford Escort. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1970 Marcos Mantis is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1970 Marcos Mantis. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1986 Ford Escort, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1970 Marcos Mantis (214 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ford Escort. (110 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1970 Marcos Mantis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Ford Escort | 1970 Marcos Mantis | |
| Make | Ford | Marcos |
| Model | Escort | Mantis |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1751 cc | 2498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 214 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 21.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 151 km/hour | 188 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 79 L |
