1998 Marcos Mantara vs. 1978 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1998 Marcos Mantara is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 3,950 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Marcos Mantara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Marcos Mantara (182 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Corona. (89 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Marcos Mantara should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Toyota Corona weights approximately 190 kg more than 1998 Marcos Mantara.
Let's talk about torque, 1998 Marcos Mantara (314 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 169 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Toyota Corona. (145 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1998 Marcos Mantara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Marcos Mantara | 1978 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Marcos | Toyota |
| Model | Mantara | Corona |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3950 cc | 1966 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 314 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 88.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.1 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1420 mm |
