1996 Ford Scorpio vs. 1992 Marcos Mantula
To start off, 1996 Ford Scorpio is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Marcos Mantula. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Marcos Mantula would be higher. At 3,945 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Marcos Mantula is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Marcos Mantula (173 HP @ 4550 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1996 Ford Scorpio. (145 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Marcos Mantula should accelerate faster than 1996 Ford Scorpio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Ford Scorpio weights approximately 550 kg more than 1992 Marcos Mantula.
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, 1992 Marcos Mantula (291 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Ford Scorpio. (203 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1992 Marcos Mantula will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Ford Scorpio.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Ford Scorpio | 1992 Marcos Mantula | |
| Make | Ford | Marcos |
| Model | Scorpio | Mantula |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2295 cc | 3945 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 145 HP | 173 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4550 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 291 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1090 mm |
