1979 Ferrari 308 vs. 1999 Marcos Mantara
To start off, 1999 Marcos Mantara is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Ferrari 308. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Ferrari 308 would be higher. At 3,950 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Marcos Mantara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Ferrari 308 (255 HP @ 7700 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1999 Marcos Mantara. (182 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ferrari 308 should accelerate faster than 1999 Marcos Mantara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ferrari 308 weights approximately 435 kg more than 1999 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, 1999 Marcos Mantara (313 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ferrari 308. (283 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1999 Marcos Mantara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ferrari 308.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Ferrari 308 | 1999 Marcos Mantara | |
| Make | Ferrari | Marcos |
| Model | 308 | Mantara |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2927 cc | 3950 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7700 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 283 Nm | 313 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 71.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1365 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1120 mm |
