1988 Ford Meteor vs. 1997 Marcos Mantara
To start off, 1997 Marcos Mantara is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Ford Meteor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Ford Meteor would be higher. At 3,950 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Marcos Mantara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Marcos Mantara (182 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 1988 Ford Meteor. (71 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Marcos Mantara should accelerate faster than 1988 Ford Meteor.
Let's talk about torque, 1997 Marcos Mantara (313 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 192 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Ford Meteor. (121 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1997 Marcos Mantara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Ford Meteor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Ford Meteor | 1997 Marcos Mantara | |
| Make | Ford | Marcos |
| Model | Meteor | Mantara |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1597 cc | 3950 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 121 Nm | 313 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1120 mm |
