1995 Marcos Mantara vs. 2009 Ascari A10
To start off, 2009 Ascari A10 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Marcos Mantara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Marcos Mantara would be higher. At 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ascari A10 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ascari A10 (625 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 443 more horse power than 1995 Marcos Mantara. (182 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ascari A10 should accelerate faster than 1995 Marcos Mantara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Ascari A10 weights approximately 350 kg more than 1995 Marcos Mantara. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Ascari A10 (560 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 247 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Marcos Mantara. (313 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2009 Ascari A10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Marcos Mantara.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Marcos Mantara | 2009 Ascari A10 | |
| Make | Marcos | Ascari |
| Model | Mantara | A10 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3950 cc | 4941 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 625 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 313 Nm | 560 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.1 mm | 89 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1138 mm |
