1968 Marcos 1600 vs. 1998 Marcos Mantara
To start off, 1998 Marcos Mantara is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Marcos 1600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Marcos 1600 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 94 more horse power than 1968 Marcos 1600. (88 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Marcos Mantara should accelerate faster than 1968 Marcos 1600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Marcos Mantara weights approximately 168 kg more than 1968 Marcos 1600. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1998 Marcos Mantara (313 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 183 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Marcos 1600. (130 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1998 Marcos Mantara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Marcos 1600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Marcos 1600 | 1998 Marcos Mantara | |
| Make | Marcos | Marcos |
| Model | 1600 | Mantara |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1596 cc | 3950 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 88 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 313 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77.6 mm | 71.1 mm |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 762 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1070 mm | 1090 mm |
