2001 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 1997 Marcos Mantis
To start off, 2001 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Marcos Mantis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Marcos Mantis would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Marcos Mantis (352 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 2001 Ford Crown Victoria. (221 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Marcos Mantis should accelerate faster than 2001 Ford Crown Victoria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 588 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 37 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Ford Crown Victoria. (370 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1997 Marcos Mantis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Ford Crown Victoria. 2001 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 1997 Marcos Mantis has manual transmission. 1997 Marcos Mantis will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Ford Crown Victoria | 1997 Marcos Mantis | |
Make | Ford | Marcos |
Model | Crown Victoria | Mantis |
Year Released | 2001 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4601 cc | 4599 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 221 HP | 352 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 370 Nm | 407 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 90.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 90 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1777 kg | 1189 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1020 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2290 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 45 L |