1996 Marcos Mantara vs. 1970 Pontiac GTO
To start off, 1996 Marcos Mantara is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Pontiac GTO. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Pontiac GTO would be higher. At 6,548 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Pontiac GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Pontiac GTO (370 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 187 more horse power than 1996 Marcos Mantara. (183 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Pontiac GTO should accelerate faster than 1996 Marcos Mantara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Pontiac GTO weights approximately 785 kg more than 1996 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, 1970 Pontiac GTO (603 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 290 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Marcos Mantara. (313 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1970 Pontiac GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Marcos Mantara.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Marcos Mantara | 1970 Pontiac GTO | |
| Make | Marcos | Pontiac |
| Model | Mantara | GTO |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1970 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3950 cc | 6548 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 183 HP | 370 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 313 Nm | 603 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 104.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.1 mm | 95.3 mm |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1715 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1340 mm |
