1995 Ford Escort vs. 1996 Marcos Mantara
To start off, 1996 Marcos Mantara is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Ford Escort would be higher. At 3,950 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Marcos Mantara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Marcos Mantara (183 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 1995 Ford Escort. (90 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Marcos Mantara should accelerate faster than 1995 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ford Escort weights approximately 205 kg more than 1996 Marcos Mantara.
Let's talk about torque, 1996 Marcos Mantara (313 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 179 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Ford Escort. (134 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1996 Marcos Mantara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Ford Escort | 1996 Marcos Mantara | |
| Make | Ford | Marcos |
| Model | Escort | Mantara |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1597 cc | 3950 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 183 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 134 Nm | 313 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.1 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 71.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1135 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1090 mm |
