2000 Marcos Mantis vs. 1979 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 2000 Marcos Mantis is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Marcos Mantis (506 HP) has 372 more horse power than 1979 Mercury Cougar. (134 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Marcos Mantis should accelerate faster than 1979 Mercury Cougar.
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, 2000 Marcos Mantis (613 Nm) has 277 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Mercury Cougar. (336 Nm). This means 2000 Marcos Mantis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Mercury Cougar.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Marcos Mantis | 1979 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Marcos | Mercury |
Model | Mantis | Cougar |
Year Released | 2000 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4600 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 506 HP | 134 HP |
Torque | 613 Nm | 336 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 5480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1020 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2910 mm |