1987 Ford Falcon vs. 1997 Marcos Mantis
To start off, 1997 Marcos Mantis is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Ford Falcon 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 232 more horse power than 1987 Ford Falcon. (120 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Marcos Mantis should accelerate faster than 1987 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Ford Falcon weights approximately 181 kg more than 1997 Marcos Mantis.
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 167 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Ford Falcon. (240 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1997 Marcos Mantis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Ford Falcon | 1997 Marcos Mantis | |
| Make | Ford | Marcos |
| Model | Falcon | Mantis |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3273 cc | 4599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 352 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1189 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1020 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2290 mm |
