1998 Ford Falcon vs. 1997 Marcos Mantara
To start off, 1998 Ford Falcon is newer by 1 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 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ford Falcon (225 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1997 Marcos Mantara. (182 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1997 Marcos Mantara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Ford Falcon weights approximately 710 kg more than 1997 Marcos Mantara. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1998 Ford Falcon (370 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Marcos Mantara. (313 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1998 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Marcos Mantara.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Ford Falcon | 1997 Marcos Mantara | |
| Make | Ford | Marcos |
| Model | Falcon | Mantara |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3984 cc | 3950 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 370 Nm | 313 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92.3 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 71.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1640 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1090 mm |
