1996 Marcos Mantara vs. 1978 Mazda 818
To start off, 1996 Marcos Mantara is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Mazda 818. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Mazda 818 would be higher. At 3,950 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Marcos Mantara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Marcos Mantara (182 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 1978 Mazda 818. (68 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Marcos Mantara should accelerate faster than 1978 Mazda 818. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Mazda 818 weights approximately 70 kg more than 1996 Marcos Mantara.
Let's talk about torque, 1996 Marcos Mantara (313 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 221 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Mazda 818. (92 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1996 Marcos Mantara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Mazda 818.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Marcos Mantara | 1978 Mazda 818 | |
| Make | Marcos | Mazda |
| Model | Mantara | 818 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3950 cc | 1272 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 313 Nm | 92 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1410 mm |
