2004 Lincoln Town Car vs. 1970 Marcos Mantis
To start off, 2004 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Marcos Mantis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Marcos Mantis would be higher. At 4,603 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Lincoln Town Car (239 HP) has 89 more horse power than 1970 Marcos Mantis. (150 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 1970 Marcos Mantis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 552 kg more than 1970 Marcos Mantis. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2004 Lincoln Town Car (389 Nm) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Marcos Mantis. (214 Nm). This means 2004 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Marcos Mantis. 2004 Lincoln Town Car has automatic transmission and 1970 Marcos Mantis has manual transmission. 1970 Marcos Mantis will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Lincoln Town Car will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Lincoln Town Car | 1970 Marcos Mantis | |
| Make | Lincoln | Marcos |
| Model | Town Car | Mantis |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4603 cc | 2498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 239 HP | 150 HP |
| Torque | 389 Nm | 214 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2002 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 79 L |
