1988 Ford Taurus vs. 1993 Marcos Mantara
To start off, 1993 Marcos Mantara is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Ford Taurus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Ford Taurus would be higher. At 3,949 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Marcos Mantara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Marcos Mantara (182 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 1988 Ford Taurus. (89 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Marcos Mantara should accelerate faster than 1988 Ford Taurus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Ford Taurus weights approximately 470 kg more than 1993 Marcos Mantara.
Let's talk about torque, 1993 Marcos Mantara (313 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Ford Taurus. (177 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1993 Marcos Mantara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Ford Taurus.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Ford Taurus | 1993 Marcos Mantara | |
| Make | Ford | Marcos |
| Model | Taurus | Mantara |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2513 cc | 3949 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 177 Nm | 313 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1120 mm |
