1975 Dodge Aspen vs. 1984 Marcos Mantula
To start off, 1984 Marcos Mantula is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Dodge Aspen. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Dodge Aspen would be higher. At 5,898 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Dodge Aspen is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Marcos Mantula (190 HP @ 5280 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1975 Dodge Aspen. (173 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Marcos Mantula should accelerate faster than 1975 Dodge Aspen. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Dodge Aspen weights approximately 675 kg more than 1984 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, 1975 Dodge Aspen (380 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Marcos Mantula. (299 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1975 Dodge Aspen will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Marcos Mantula.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Dodge Aspen | 1984 Marcos Mantula | |
| Make | Dodge | Marcos |
| Model | Aspen | Mantula |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5898 cc | 3532 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 173 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5280 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 299 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1090 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2280 mm |
