1984 Marcos Mantula vs. 1982 Mercury LN7
To start off, 1984 Marcos Mantula is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Mercury LN7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Mercury LN7 would be higher. At 3,532 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Marcos Mantula is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Marcos Mantula (190 HP @ 5280 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 1982 Mercury LN7. (70 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Marcos Mantula should accelerate faster than 1982 Mercury LN7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Mercury LN7 weights approximately 78 kg more than 1984 Marcos Mantula.
Because 1984 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 1984 Marcos Mantula. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1982 Mercury LN7, 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, 1984 Marcos Mantula (299 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 178 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Mercury LN7. (121 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1984 Marcos Mantula will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Mercury LN7.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Marcos Mantula | 1982 Mercury LN7 | |
Make | Marcos | Mercury |
Model | Mantula | LN7 |
Year Released | 1984 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3532 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 5280 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 299 Nm | 121 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88.9 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71.1 mm | 79.5 mm |
Top Speed | 249 km/hour | 150 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 978 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2400 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 43 L |