1994 Marcos Mantara vs. 1977 Talbot Horizon
To start off, 1994 Marcos Mantara is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Talbot Horizon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Talbot Horizon would be higher. At 3,950 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Marcos Mantara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Marcos Mantara (182 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 1977 Talbot Horizon. (57 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Marcos Mantara should accelerate faster than 1977 Talbot Horizon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Talbot Horizon weights approximately 15 kg more than 1994 Marcos Mantara.
Let's talk about torque, 1994 Marcos Mantara (313 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 222 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Talbot Horizon. (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1994 Marcos Mantara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Talbot Horizon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Marcos Mantara | 1977 Talbot Horizon | |
| Make | Marcos | Talbot |
| Model | Mantara | Horizon |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1977 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3950 cc | 1118 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 313 Nm | 91 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 945 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 3970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1420 mm |
