1993 Ford Fairlane vs. 1996 Marcos Mantis
To start off, 1996 Marcos Mantis is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Marcos Mantis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Marcos Mantis (352 HP) has 154 more horse power than 1993 Ford Fairlane. (198 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Marcos Mantis should accelerate faster than 1993 Ford Fairlane.
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, 1996 Marcos Mantis (407 Nm) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Ford Fairlane. (348 Nm). This means 1996 Marcos Mantis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Ford Fairlane. 1993 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 1996 Marcos Mantis has manual transmission. 1996 Marcos Mantis will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1993 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Ford Fairlane | 1996 Marcos Mantis | |
Make | Ford | Marcos |
Model | Fairlane | Mantis |
Year Released | 1993 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3984 cc | 4601 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 198 HP | 352 HP |
Torque | 348 Nm | 407 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1020 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2290 mm |