1997 Marcos Mantara vs. 1970 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1997 Marcos Mantara is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Mercury Comet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Mercury Comet would be higher. At 4,092 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Marcos Mantara (182 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1970 Mercury Comet. (98 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Marcos Mantara should accelerate faster than 1970 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mercury Comet weights approximately 340 kg more than 1997 Marcos Mantara.
Let's talk about torque, 1997 Marcos Mantara (313 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mercury Comet. (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1997 Marcos Mantara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Marcos Mantara | 1970 Mercury Comet | |
| Make | Marcos | Mercury |
| Model | Mantara | Comet |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1970 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3950 cc | 4092 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 98 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 | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1350 mm |
