1955 Ford Vedette vs. 2000 Marcos Mantara
To start off, 2000 Marcos Mantara is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Ford Vedette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Ford Vedette would be higher. At 3,948 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Marcos Mantara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Marcos Mantara (182 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 1955 Ford Vedette. (66 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Marcos Mantara should accelerate faster than 1955 Ford Vedette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Ford Vedette weights approximately 195 kg more than 2000 Marcos Mantara.
Let's talk about torque, 2000 Marcos Mantara (313 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 191 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Ford Vedette. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2000 Marcos Mantara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Ford Vedette.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Ford Vedette | 2000 Marcos Mantara | |
| Make | Ford | Marcos |
| Model | Vedette | Mantara |
| Year Released | 1955 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2158 cc | 3948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 313 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1120 mm |
