1993 Marcos Mantara vs. 1978 Mazda 626
To start off, 1993 Marcos Mantara is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Mazda 626. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Mazda 626 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 89 more horse power than 1978 Mazda 626. (93 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Marcos Mantara should accelerate faster than 1978 Mazda 626. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Mazda 626 weights approximately 65 kg more than 1993 Marcos Mantara.
Let's talk about torque, 1993 Marcos Mantara (313 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Mazda 626. (150 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1993 Marcos Mantara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Mazda 626.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Marcos Mantara | 1978 Mazda 626 | |
| Make | Marcos | Mazda |
| Model | Mantara | 626 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3949 cc | 1768 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 93 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 313 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.1 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 995 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1380 mm |
