1997 Marcos Mantara vs. 2012 Ford Mondeo
To start off, 2012 Ford Mondeo 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 23 more horse power than 2012 Ford Mondeo. (159 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Marcos Mantara should accelerate faster than 2012 Ford Mondeo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford Mondeo weights approximately 630 kg more than 1997 Marcos Mantara.
Let's talk about torque, 1997 Marcos Mantara (313 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Ford Mondeo. (208 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1997 Marcos Mantara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Ford Mondeo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Marcos Mantara | 2012 Ford Mondeo | |
| Make | Marcos | Ford |
| Model | Mantara | Mondeo |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3950 cc | 2261 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 159 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 313 Nm | 208 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1560 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1520 mm |
