1981 Ford Falcon vs. 1999 Marcos Mantara
To start off, 1999 Marcos Mantara is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 3,950 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Marcos Mantara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Marcos Mantara (182 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1981 Ford Falcon. (109 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Marcos Mantara should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ford Falcon weights approximately 440 kg more than 1999 Marcos Mantara.
Let's talk about torque, 1999 Marcos Mantara (313 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Falcon. (228 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1999 Marcos Mantara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Ford Falcon | 1999 Marcos Mantara | |
| Make | Ford | Marcos |
| Model | Falcon | Mantara |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3273 cc | 3950 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 228 Nm | 313 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1120 mm |
