2003 Lincoln LS vs. 1997 Marcos Mantis
To start off, 2003 Lincoln LS is newer by 6 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 4,599 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Marcos Mantis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Marcos Mantis (352 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 2003 Lincoln LS. (276 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Marcos Mantis should accelerate faster than 2003 Lincoln LS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Lincoln LS weights approximately 521 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 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Lincoln LS. (388 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1997 Marcos Mantis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Lincoln LS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Lincoln LS | 1997 Marcos Mantis | |
| Make | Lincoln | Marcos |
| Model | LS | Mantis |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3934 cc | 4599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 352 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 388 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 1189 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1020 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2290 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 45 L |
