1987 Ford Probe vs. 1996 Marcos Mantara
To start off, 1996 Marcos Mantara is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Ford Probe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Ford Probe would be higher. At 3,950 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Marcos Mantara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Marcos Mantara (182 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1987 Ford Probe. (108 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Marcos Mantara should accelerate faster than 1987 Ford Probe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Ford Probe weights approximately 320 kg more than 1996 Marcos Mantara.
Let's talk about torque, 1996 Marcos Mantara (313 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Ford Probe. (179 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1996 Marcos Mantara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Ford Probe.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Ford Probe | 1996 Marcos Mantara | |
| Make | Ford | Marcos |
| Model | Probe | Mantara |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2183 cc | 3950 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 179 Nm | 313 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1120 mm |
