1984 Marcos Mantula vs. 2005 Mercury Montego
To start off, 2005 Mercury Montego is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Marcos Mantula. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Marcos Mantula would be higher. At 3,532 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Marcos Mantula is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mercury Montego (197 HP @ 5650 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1984 Marcos Mantula. (190 HP @ 5280 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercury Montego should accelerate faster than 1984 Marcos Mantula. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercury Montego weights approximately 756 kg more than 1984 Marcos Mantula. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2005 Mercury Montego, 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 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercury Montego. (272 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1984 Marcos Mantula will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mercury Montego. 2005 Mercury Montego has automatic transmission and 1984 Marcos Mantula has manual transmission. 1984 Marcos Mantula will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Mercury Montego will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Marcos Mantula | 2005 Mercury Montego | |
Make | Marcos | Mercury |
Model | Mantula | Montego |
Year Released | 1984 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3532 cc | 2967 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 5280 RPM | 5650 RPM |
Torque | 299 Nm | 272 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88.9 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71.1 mm | 80 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 1656 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 5100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2900 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 72 L |