1997 Marcos Mantara vs. 1974 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1997 Marcos Mantara is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Toyota Corona 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 100 more horse power than 1974 Toyota Corona. (82 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Marcos Mantara should accelerate faster than 1974 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Toyota Corona weights approximately 70 kg more than 1997 Marcos Mantara.
Let's talk about torque, 1997 Marcos Mantara (313 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Toyota Corona. (133 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1997 Marcos Mantara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Marcos Mantara | 1974 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Marcos | Toyota |
| Model | Mantara | Corona |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3950 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 82 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 313 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.1 mm | 77 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1400 mm |
