1990 Ford Probe vs. 1997 Marcos Mantara
To start off, 1997 Marcos Mantara is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Ford Probe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Ford Probe 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 74 more horse power than 1990 Ford Probe. (108 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Marcos Mantara should accelerate faster than 1990 Ford Probe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Ford Probe weights approximately 320 kg more than 1997 Marcos Mantara.
Let's talk about torque, 1997 Marcos Mantara (313 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Ford Probe. (179 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1997 Marcos Mantara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Ford Probe.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Ford Probe | 1997 Marcos Mantara | |
| Make | Ford | Marcos |
| Model | Probe | Mantara |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2184 cc | 3950 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 179 Nm | 313 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 71.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1090 mm |
