1997 Ford Ranger vs. 1997 Marcos Mantara
To start off, both 1997 Ford Ranger and 1997 Marcos Mantara were released in the same year (1997). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,950 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Marcos Mantara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Marcos Mantara (182 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1997 Ford Ranger. (118 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Marcos Mantara should accelerate faster than 1997 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Ford Ranger weights approximately 459 kg more than 1997 Marcos Mantara.
Let's talk about torque, 1997 Marcos Mantara (313 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Ford Ranger. (198 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1997 Marcos Mantara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Ford Ranger | 1997 Marcos Mantara | |
| Make | Ford | Marcos |
| Model | Ranger | Mantara |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2507 cc | 3950 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 198 Nm | 313 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 936 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1120 mm |
