1993 Marcos Mantara vs. 1978 Pontiac Grand Safari
To start off, 1993 Marcos Mantara is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Pontiac Grand Safari. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Pontiac Grand Safari would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Pontiac Grand Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Marcos Mantara (182 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1978 Pontiac Grand Safari. (138 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Marcos Mantara should accelerate faster than 1978 Pontiac Grand Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Pontiac Grand Safari weights approximately 942 kg more than 1993 Marcos Mantara.
Let's talk about torque, 1978 Pontiac Grand Safari (319 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Marcos Mantara. (313 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1978 Pontiac Grand Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Marcos Mantara.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Marcos Mantara | 1978 Pontiac Grand Safari | |
| Make | Marcos | Pontiac |
| Model | Mantara | Grand Safari |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3949 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 313 Nm | 319 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1872 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 5450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1460 mm |
