2008 Ford Focus vs. 1970 Marcos Mantis
To start off, 2008 Ford Focus is newer by 38 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 2,498 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Marcos Mantis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Marcos Mantis (150 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2008 Ford Focus. (90 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Marcos Mantis should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Marcos Mantis weights approximately 88 kg more than 2008 Ford Focus. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1970 Marcos Mantis is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1970 Marcos Mantis. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Ford Focus, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2008 Ford Focus (215 Nm @ 1850 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Marcos Mantis. (214 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Focus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Marcos Mantis.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ford Focus | 1970 Marcos Mantis | |
| Make | Ford | Marcos |
| Model | Focus | Mantis |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1560 cc | 2498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 215 Nm | 214 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1850 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.3:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 174 km/hour | 188 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1362 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 79 L |
