1992 Marcos Mantula vs. 2003 Mercury Sable
To start off, 2003 Mercury Sable is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Marcos Mantula. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Marcos Mantula would be higher. At 3,945 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Marcos Mantula is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Marcos Mantula (173 HP @ 4550 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2003 Mercury Sable. (152 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Marcos Mantula should accelerate faster than 2003 Mercury Sable. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Mercury Sable weights approximately 675 kg more than 1992 Marcos Mantula.
Because 1992 Marcos Mantula is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1992 Marcos Mantula. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Mercury Sable, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1992 Marcos Mantula (291 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Mercury Sable. (246 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1992 Marcos Mantula will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Mercury Sable. 2003 Mercury Sable has automatic transmission and 1992 Marcos Mantula has manual transmission. 1992 Marcos Mantula will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Mercury Sable will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Marcos Mantula | 2003 Mercury Sable | |
| Make | Marcos | Mercury |
| Model | Mantula | Sable |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3945 cc | 2982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 173 HP | 152 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4550 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 291 Nm | 246 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 89.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.1 mm | 79 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1565 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 68 L |
