1988 Ford Taurus vs. 1996 Marcos Mantara
To start off, 1996 Marcos Mantara is newer by 8 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 3,950 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Marcos Mantara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Ford Taurus (220 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1996 Marcos Mantara. (183 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Ford Taurus should accelerate faster than 1996 Marcos Mantara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Ford Taurus weights approximately 570 kg more than 1996 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, 1996 Marcos Mantara (313 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Ford Taurus. (271 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1996 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 | 1996 Marcos Mantara | |
| Make | Ford | Marcos |
| Model | Taurus | Mantara |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2985 cc | 3950 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 220 HP | 183 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 313 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 71.1 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1090 mm |
