1980 Ford Escort vs. 2000 Marcos Mantara
To start off, 2000 Marcos Mantara is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Ford Escort would be higher. At 3,948 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Marcos Mantara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Marcos Mantara (182 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 137 more horse power than 1980 Ford Escort. (45 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Marcos Mantara should accelerate faster than 1980 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Marcos Mantara weights approximately 55 kg more than 1980 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, 2000 Marcos Mantara (313 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 253 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Ford Escort. (60 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2000 Marcos Mantara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Ford Escort | 2000 Marcos Mantara | |
| Make | Ford | Marcos |
| Model | Escort | Mantara |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 939 cc | 3948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 45 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 60 Nm | 313 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 875 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1120 mm |
