1998 Marcos Mantara vs. 2006 MG TF
To start off, 2006 MG TF is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Marcos Mantara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Marcos Mantara 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 64 more horse power than 2006 MG TF. (118 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Marcos Mantara should accelerate faster than 2006 MG TF. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 MG TF weights approximately 270 kg more than 1998 Marcos Mantara.
Let's talk about torque, 1998 Marcos Mantara (313 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 MG TF. (166 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1998 Marcos Mantara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 MG TF.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Marcos Mantara | 2006 MG TF | |
| Make | Marcos | MG |
| Model | Mantara | TF |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3950 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 313 Nm | 166 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.1 mm | 89.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1270 mm |
