1981 Ford Escort vs. 1992 Marcos Mantula
To start off, 1992 Marcos Mantula is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Ford Escort would be higher. At 3,945 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Marcos Mantula is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Marcos Mantula (173 HP @ 4550 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 1981 Ford Escort. (70 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Marcos Mantula should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ford Escort weights approximately 64 kg more than 1992 Marcos Mantula.
Because 1992 Marcos Mantula is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1992 Marcos Mantula. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1981 Ford Escort, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1992 Marcos Mantula (291 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Escort. (121 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1992 Marcos Mantula will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Ford Escort | 1992 Marcos Mantula | |
| Make | Ford | Marcos |
| Model | Escort | Mantula |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 3945 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 173 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4550 RPM |
| Torque | 121 Nm | 291 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.7 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 71.1 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 954 kg | 890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1090 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2280 mm |
