1988 Ford Tempo vs. 1999 Marcos Mantara
To start off, 1999 Marcos Mantara is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Ford Tempo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Ford Tempo would be higher. At 3,950 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Marcos Mantara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Marcos Mantara (182 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1988 Ford Tempo. (96 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Marcos Mantara should accelerate faster than 1988 Ford Tempo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Ford Tempo weights approximately 175 kg more than 1999 Marcos Mantara.
Let's talk about torque, 1999 Marcos Mantara (313 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Ford Tempo. (176 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1999 Marcos Mantara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Ford Tempo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Ford Tempo | 1999 Marcos Mantara | |
| Make | Ford | Marcos |
| Model | Tempo | Mantara |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2307 cc | 3950 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 96 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 313 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.5 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 71.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1105 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1090 mm |
