1995 Ford Thunderbird vs. 1984 Marcos Mantula
To start off, 1995 Ford Thunderbird is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Marcos Mantula. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Marcos Mantula would be higher. At 3,797 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Ford Thunderbird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Ford Thunderbird (230 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1984 Marcos Mantula. (190 HP @ 5280 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ford Thunderbird should accelerate faster than 1984 Marcos Mantula. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ford Thunderbird weights approximately 704 kg more than 1984 Marcos Mantula. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1995 Ford Thunderbird (447 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 148 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Marcos Mantula. (299 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1995 Ford Thunderbird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Marcos Mantula. 1995 Ford Thunderbird has automatic transmission and 1984 Marcos Mantula has manual transmission. 1984 Marcos Mantula will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Ford Thunderbird will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Ford Thunderbird | 1984 Marcos Mantula | |
| Make | Ford | Marcos |
| Model | Thunderbird | Mantula |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3797 cc | 3532 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5280 RPM |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 299 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.8 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 71.1 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1604 kg | 900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1090 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2280 mm |
