1981 Jaguar XJS vs. 1996 Marcos Mantara
To start off, 1996 Marcos Mantara is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Jaguar XJS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Jaguar XJS would be higher. At 5,344 cc (12 cylinders), 1981 Jaguar XJS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Jaguar XJS (299 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 1996 Marcos Mantara. (183 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Jaguar XJS should accelerate faster than 1996 Marcos Mantara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 777 kg more than 1996 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, 1981 Jaguar XJS (431 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Marcos Mantara. (313 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1981 Jaguar XJS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Marcos Mantara.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Jaguar XJS | 1996 Marcos Mantara | |
| Make | Jaguar | Marcos |
| Model | XJS | Mantara |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5344 cc | 3950 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 299 HP | 183 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 431 Nm | 313 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1707 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1090 mm |
