1997 Marcos Mantara vs. 1987 Mazda 626
To start off, 1997 Marcos Mantara is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Mazda 626. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Mazda 626 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 36 more horse power than 1987 Mazda 626. (146 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Marcos Mantara should accelerate faster than 1987 Mazda 626. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Mazda 626 weights approximately 390 kg more than 1997 Marcos Mantara.
Let's talk about torque, 1997 Marcos Mantara (313 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Mazda 626. (182 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1997 Marcos Mantara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Mazda 626.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Marcos Mantara | 1987 Mazda 626 | |
| Make | Marcos | Mazda |
| Model | Mantara | 626 |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1987 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3950 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 146 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 313 Nm | 182 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.1 mm | 86 mm |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1380 mm |
