1985 Jaguar XJS vs. 1997 Marcos Mantara
To start off, 1997 Marcos Mantara is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Jaguar XJS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Jaguar XJS would be higher. At 5,343 cc (12 cylinders), 1985 Jaguar XJS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Jaguar XJS (280 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1997 Marcos Mantara. (182 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Jaguar XJS should accelerate faster than 1997 Marcos Mantara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 850 kg more than 1997 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, 1985 Jaguar XJS (432 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Marcos Mantara. (313 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1985 Jaguar XJS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Marcos Mantara.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Jaguar XJS | 1997 Marcos Mantara | |
| Make | Jaguar | Marcos |
| Model | XJS | Mantara |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5343 cc | 3950 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 280 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 432 Nm | 313 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1780 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1090 mm |
