2009 Ford Mustang vs. 1970 Marcos Mantis
To start off, 2009 Ford Mustang is newer by 39 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 4,009 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Mustang (210 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1970 Marcos Mantis. (150 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1970 Marcos Mantis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Marcos Mantis weights approximately 484 kg more than 2009 Ford Mustang.
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, 2009 Ford Mustang (325 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Marcos Mantis. (214 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Marcos Mantis.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford Mustang | 1970 Marcos Mantis | |
| Make | Ford | Marcos |
| Model | Mustang | Mantis |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4009 cc | 2498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 214 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 79 L |
