1954 Ford Prefect vs. 1994 Marcos Mantara
To start off, 1994 Marcos Mantara is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Ford Prefect. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Ford Prefect would be higher. At 3,950 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Marcos Mantara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Marcos Mantara (182 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 151 more horse power than 1954 Ford Prefect. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Marcos Mantara should accelerate faster than 1954 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Marcos Mantara weights approximately 165 kg more than 1954 Ford Prefect. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1994 Marcos Mantara (313 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 242 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Ford Prefect. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 1994 Marcos Mantara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Ford Prefect | 1994 Marcos Mantara | |
| Make | Ford | Marcos |
| Model | Prefect | Mantara |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1170 cc | 3950 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 31 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 71 Nm | 313 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 765 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1090 mm |
