1997 Marcos Mantara vs. 2012 Ford Escape
To start off, 2012 Ford Escape is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Marcos Mantara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Marcos Mantara 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 5 more horse power than 2012 Ford Escape. (177 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Marcos Mantara should accelerate faster than 2012 Ford Escape. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford Escape weights approximately 721 kg more than 1997 Marcos Mantara.
Let's talk about torque, 1997 Marcos Mantara (313 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Ford Escape. (184 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1997 Marcos Mantara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Ford Escape.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Marcos Mantara | 2012 Ford Escape | |
| Make | Marcos | Ford |
| Model | Mantara | Escape |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3950 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 313 Nm | 184 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 936 kg | 1657 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4437 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1806 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1720 mm |
