1997 Marcos Mantara vs. 2012 Mazda BT-50
To start off, 2012 Mazda BT-50 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 41 more horse power than 2012 Mazda BT-50. (141 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Marcos Mantara should accelerate faster than 2012 Mazda BT-50. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Mazda BT-50 weights approximately 930 kg more than 1997 Marcos Mantara.
Let's talk about torque, 2012 Mazda BT-50 (330 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Marcos Mantara. (313 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2012 Mazda BT-50 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Marcos Mantara.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Marcos Mantara | 2012 Mazda BT-50 | |
| Make | Marcos | Mazda |
| Model | Mantara | BT-50 |
| 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 | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 313 Nm | 330 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.1 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 936 kg | 1866 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 5080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1750 mm |
