1993 Marcos Mantara vs. 1975 Opel Ascona
To start off, 1993 Marcos Mantara is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Opel Ascona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Opel Ascona would be higher. At 3,949 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Marcos Mantara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Marcos Mantara (182 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 123 more horse power than 1975 Opel Ascona. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Marcos Mantara should accelerate faster than 1975 Opel Ascona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Opel Ascona weights approximately 40 kg more than 1993 Marcos Mantara.
Let's talk about torque, 1993 Marcos Mantara (313 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Opel Ascona. (103 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1993 Marcos Mantara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Opel Ascona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Marcos Mantara | 1975 Opel Ascona | |
| Make | Marcos | Opel |
| Model | Mantara | Ascona |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3949 cc | 1583 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 313 Nm | 103 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.1 mm | 69.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1390 mm |
