1997 Marcos Mantara vs. 1973 Toyota Century
To start off, 1997 Marcos Mantara is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Toyota Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Toyota Century 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 55 more horse power than 1973 Toyota Century. (127 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Marcos Mantara should accelerate faster than 1973 Toyota Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Toyota Century weights approximately 770 kg more than 1997 Marcos Mantara.
Let's talk about torque, 1997 Marcos Mantara (313 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Toyota Century. (236 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1997 Marcos Mantara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Toyota Century.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Marcos Mantara | 1973 Toyota Century | |
| Make | Marcos | Toyota |
| Model | Mantara | Century |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1973 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3950 cc | 2981 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 313 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1470 mm |
