1954 Ford Popular vs. 1997 Marcos Mantara
To start off, 1997 Marcos Mantara is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Ford Popular. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Ford Popular would be higher. At 3,950 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Marcos Mantara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Marcos Mantara (182 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 156 more horse power than 1954 Ford Popular. (26 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Marcos Mantara should accelerate faster than 1954 Ford Popular. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Marcos Mantara weights approximately 195 kg more than 1954 Ford Popular. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1997 Marcos Mantara (313 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 250 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Ford Popular. (63 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1997 Marcos Mantara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Ford Popular.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Ford Popular | 1997 Marcos Mantara | |
| Make | Ford | Marcos |
| Model | Popular | Mantara |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1172 cc | 3950 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 26 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 63 Nm | 313 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 735 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1090 mm |
