1970 Ford Taunus vs. 1992 Marcos Mantula
To start off, 1992 Marcos Mantula is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Taunus 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 1970 Ford Taunus. (81 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Marcos Mantula should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Taunus weights approximately 150 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 165 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Taunus. (126 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1992 Marcos Mantula will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Ford Taunus | 1992 Marcos Mantula | |
| Make | Ford | Marcos |
| Model | Taunus | Mantula |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1599 cc | 3945 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 173 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4550 RPM |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 291 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.6 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 71.1 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1090 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2280 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 48 L |
