1996 Marcos Mantara vs. 1972 Mercury Montego
To start off, 1996 Marcos Mantara is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Mercury Montego. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Mercury Montego would be higher. At 4,095 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Marcos Mantara (183 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1972 Mercury Montego. (97 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Marcos Mantara should accelerate faster than 1972 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Mercury Montego weights approximately 765 kg more than 1996 Marcos Mantara.
Let's talk about torque, 1996 Marcos Mantara (313 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Mercury Montego. (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1996 Marcos Mantara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Mercury Montego.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Marcos Mantara | 1972 Mercury Montego | |
| Make | Marcos | Mercury |
| Model | Mantara | Montego |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3950 cc | 4095 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 183 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 313 Nm | 248 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 93.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.1 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 6 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 5300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1350 mm |
