1968 Marcos 2 Litres 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 2 Litres. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Marcos 2 Litres 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 56 more horse power than 1968 Marcos 2 Litres. (126 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Marcos Mantara should accelerate faster than 1968 Marcos 2 Litres. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Marcos Mantara weights approximately 30 kg more than 1968 Marcos 2 Litres. 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 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Marcos 2 Litres. (240 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1998 Marcos Mantara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Marcos 2 Litres.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Marcos 2 Litres | 1998 Marcos Mantara | |
| Make | Marcos | Marcos |
| Model | 2 Litres | Mantara |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2994 cc | 3950 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 126 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 313 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1090 mm |
