1978 Ford LTD vs. 1996 Marcos Mantara
To start off, 1996 Marcos Mantara is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Ford LTD. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Ford LTD would be higher. At 5,763 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Ford LTD is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Ford LTD (296 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 1996 Marcos Mantara. (182 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Ford LTD should accelerate faster than 1996 Marcos Mantara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ford LTD weights approximately 860 kg more than 1996 Marcos Mantara. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1978 Ford LTD (525 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 212 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Marcos Mantara. (313 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1978 Ford LTD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Marcos Mantara.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Ford LTD | 1996 Marcos Mantara | |
| Make | Ford | Marcos |
| Model | LTD | Mantara |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5763 cc | 3950 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 525 Nm | 313 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1120 mm |
