2009 Ford Ranger vs. 1997 Marcos Mantis
To start off, 2009 Ford Ranger is newer by 12 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 209 more horse power than 2009 Ford Ranger. (143 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Marcos Mantis should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Marcos Mantis weights approximately 223 kg more than 2009 Ford Ranger. 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, 1997 Marcos Mantis (407 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 198 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Ranger. (209 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1997 Marcos Mantis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford Ranger | 1997 Marcos Mantis | |
| Make | Ford | Marcos |
| Model | Ranger | Mantis |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2260 cc | 4599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 352 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 209 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.9:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1189 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1020 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2290 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 45 L |
