1970 Marcos 2 Litres vs. 1996 Marcos Mantara
To start off, 1996 Marcos Mantara is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Marcos 2 Litres. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Marcos 2 Litres 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 96 more horse power than 1970 Marcos 2 Litres. (87 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Marcos Mantara should accelerate faster than 1970 Marcos 2 Litres. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Marcos Mantara weights approximately 75 kg more than 1970 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, 1996 Marcos Mantara (313 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Marcos 2 Litres. (150 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1996 Marcos Mantara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Marcos 2 Litres.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Marcos 2 Litres | 1996 Marcos Mantara | |
| Make | Marcos | Marcos |
| Model | 2 Litres | Mantara |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 3950 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 183 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 313 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 855 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1090 mm |
