1969 Ford Zephyr vs. 1992 Marcos Mantula
To start off, 1992 Marcos Mantula is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Ford Zephyr. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Ford Zephyr would be higher. At 3,945 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Marcos Mantula is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Marcos Mantula (173 HP @ 4550 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1969 Ford Zephyr. (81 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Marcos Mantula should accelerate faster than 1969 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Ford Zephyr weights approximately 360 kg more than 1992 Marcos Mantula.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1992 Marcos Mantula (291 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ford Zephyr. (153 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1992 Marcos Mantula will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Ford Zephyr.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Ford Zephyr | 1992 Marcos Mantula | |
| Make | Ford | Marcos |
| Model | Zephyr | Mantula |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 3945 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 173 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4550 RPM |
| Torque | 153 Nm | 291 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.7 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.4 mm | 71.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1090 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2280 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 41 L | 48 L |
