1959 Citroen DS vs. 1998 Marcos Mantara
To start off, 1998 Marcos Mantara is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Citroen DS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Citroen DS would be higher. At 3,950 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Marcos Mantara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Marcos Mantara (182 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 1959 Citroen DS. (74 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Marcos Mantara should accelerate faster than 1959 Citroen DS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Citroen DS weights approximately 390 kg more than 1998 Marcos Mantara.
Let's talk about torque, 1998 Marcos Mantara (314 Nm) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Citroen DS. (137 Nm). This means 1998 Marcos Mantara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Citroen DS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Citroen DS | 1998 Marcos Mantara | |
| Make | Citroen | Marcos |
| Model | DS | Mantara |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1911 cc | 3950 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 137 Nm | 314 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.1 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 71.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1120 mm |
