1978 AMC Pacer vs. 1993 Marcos Mantara
To start off, 1993 Marcos Mantara is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 AMC Pacer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 AMC Pacer would be higher. At 4,228 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 AMC Pacer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Marcos Mantara (182 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1978 AMC Pacer. (110 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Marcos Mantara should accelerate faster than 1978 AMC Pacer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 AMC Pacer weights approximately 438 kg more than 1993 Marcos Mantara.
Let's talk about torque, 1993 Marcos Mantara (313 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 AMC Pacer. (265 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1993 Marcos Mantara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 AMC Pacer.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 AMC Pacer | 1993 Marcos Mantara | |
| Make | AMC | Marcos |
| Model | Pacer | Mantara |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4228 cc | 3949 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 265 Nm | 313 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.2 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 71.1 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1368 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1120 mm |
