1996 Marcos Mantis vs. 1988 Ford Fairlane

To start off, 1996 Marcos Mantis is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 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 214 more horse power than 1988 Ford Fairlane. (138 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Marcos Mantis should accelerate faster than 1988 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 103 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Ford Fairlane. (304 Nm). This means 1996 Marcos Mantis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Ford Fairlane. 1988 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. 1988 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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