1975 Ford Escort vs. 1997 Marcos Mantara
To start off, 1997 Marcos Mantara is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Ford Escort would be higher. At 3,950 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Marcos Mantara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Marcos Mantara (182 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 1975 Ford Escort. (43 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Marcos Mantara should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Marcos Mantara weights approximately 26 kg more than 1975 Ford Escort. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1997 Marcos Mantara (313 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 243 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Escort. (70 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1997 Marcos Mantara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Ford Escort | 1997 Marcos Mantara | |
| Make | Ford | Marcos |
| Model | Escort | Mantara |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1096 cc | 3950 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 70 Nm | 313 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 53.3 mm | 71.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 936 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1120 mm |
