1981 Ford Fiesta vs. 1993 Marcos Mantara
To start off, 1993 Marcos Mantara is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Ford Fiesta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Ford Fiesta would be higher. At 3,949 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Marcos Mantara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Marcos Mantara (182 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 143 more horse power than 1981 Ford Fiesta. (39 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Marcos Mantara should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Fiesta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Marcos Mantara weights approximately 210 kg more than 1981 Ford Fiesta. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1993 Marcos Mantara (313 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 249 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Fiesta. (64 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1993 Marcos Mantara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Fiesta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Ford Fiesta | 1993 Marcos Mantara | |
| Make | Ford | Marcos |
| Model | Fiesta | Mantara |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 957 cc | 3949 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 39 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 64 Nm | 313 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 55.7 mm | 71.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 720 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3570 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1120 mm |
