1997 Marcos Mantara vs. 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight
To start off, 1997 Marcos Mantara is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight would be higher. At 5,032 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Marcos Mantara (182 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (148 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Marcos Mantara should accelerate faster than 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight weights approximately 865 kg more than 1997 Marcos Mantara.
Let's talk about torque, 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (326 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Marcos Mantara. (313 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Marcos Mantara.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Marcos Mantara | 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | |
| Make | Marcos | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Mantara | Ninety-Eight |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3950 cc | 5032 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 313 Nm | 326 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1795 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 5610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1420 mm |
