1996 Marcos Mantis vs. 1992 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1996 Marcos Mantis is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Ford Falcon 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 191 more horse power than 1992 Ford Falcon. (161 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Marcos Mantis should accelerate faster than 1992 Ford Falcon.
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 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Ford Falcon. (311 Nm). This means 1996 Marcos Mantis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Ford Falcon. 1992 Ford Falcon 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. 1992 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Marcos Mantis | 1992 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Marcos | Ford |
Model | Mantis | Falcon |
Year Released | 1996 | 1992 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4601 cc | 3948 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 352 HP | 161 HP |
Torque | 407 Nm | 311 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1020 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2800 mm |