2005 Ford Falcon vs. 1997 Marcos Mantis
To start off, 2005 Ford Falcon is newer by 8 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 152 more horse power than 2005 Ford Falcon. (200 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Marcos Mantis should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Falcon weights approximately 392 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 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Falcon. (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1997 Marcos Mantis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Falcon. 2005 Ford Falcon 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. 2005 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Falcon | 1997 Marcos Mantis | |
| Make | Ford | Marcos |
| Model | Falcon | Mantis |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3984 cc | 4599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 352 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 357 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92.4 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 9.9:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1581 kg | 1189 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2290 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 45 L |
