1997 Marcos Mantara vs. 1968 Marcos 2 Litres
To start off, 1997 Marcos Mantara is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Marcos 2 Litres. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Marcos 2 Litres would be higher. 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 56 more horse power than 1968 Marcos 2 Litres. (126 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Marcos Mantara should accelerate faster than 1968 Marcos 2 Litres. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Marcos Mantara weights approximately 30 kg more than 1968 Marcos 2 Litres. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1997 Marcos Mantara (313 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Marcos 2 Litres. (240 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1997 Marcos Mantara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Marcos 2 Litres.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Marcos Mantara | 1968 Marcos 2 Litres | |
| Make | Marcos | Marcos |
| Model | Mantara | 2 Litres |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3950 cc | 2994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 126 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 313 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1090 mm |
