1994 Marcos Mantara vs. 1982 Opel Ascona
To start off, 1994 Marcos Mantara is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Opel Ascona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Opel Ascona 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 107 more horse power than 1982 Opel Ascona. (75 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Marcos Mantara should accelerate faster than 1982 Opel Ascona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Opel Ascona weights approximately 60 kg more than 1994 Marcos Mantara.
Let's talk about torque, 1994 Marcos Mantara (313 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 212 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Opel Ascona. (101 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1994 Marcos Mantara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Opel Ascona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Marcos Mantara | 1982 Opel Ascona | |
| Make | Marcos | Opel |
| Model | Mantara | Ascona |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3950 cc | 1295 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 313 Nm | 101 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1370 mm |
