1989 Ford Aerostar vs. 1997 Marcos Mantara
To start off, 1997 Marcos Mantara is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Ford Aerostar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Ford Aerostar 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 39 more horse power than 1989 Ford Aerostar. (143 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Marcos Mantara should accelerate faster than 1989 Ford Aerostar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Ford Aerostar weights approximately 480 kg more than 1997 Marcos Mantara.
Let's talk about torque, 1997 Marcos Mantara (313 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ford Aerostar. (224 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1997 Marcos Mantara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ford Aerostar.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Ford Aerostar | 1997 Marcos Mantara | |
| Make | Ford | Marcos |
| Model | Aerostar | Mantara |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 3950 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 224 Nm | 313 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88.9 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.7 mm | 71.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1090 mm |
