1968 Fiat 850 vs. 1996 Marcos Mantara
To start off, 1996 Marcos Mantara is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Fiat 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Fiat 850 would be higher. At 3,950 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Marcos Mantara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Marcos Mantara (183 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 1968 Fiat 850. (51 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Marcos Mantara should accelerate faster than 1968 Fiat 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Marcos Mantara weights approximately 215 kg more than 1968 Fiat 850. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1996 Marcos Mantara (313 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 248 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Fiat 850. (65 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1996 Marcos Mantara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Fiat 850 | 1996 Marcos Mantara | |
| Make | Fiat | Marcos |
| Model | 850 | Mantara |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 903 cc | 3950 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 183 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 65 Nm | 313 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 715 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1090 mm |
