1999 Marcos Mantara vs. 1970 Saab 99
To start off, 1999 Marcos Mantara is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Saab 99. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Saab 99 would be higher. At 3,950 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Marcos Mantara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Marcos Mantara (182 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 1970 Saab 99. (79 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Marcos Mantara should accelerate faster than 1970 Saab 99. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Saab 99 weights approximately 140 kg more than 1999 Marcos Mantara.
Let's talk about torque, 1999 Marcos Mantara (313 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 184 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Saab 99. (129 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1999 Marcos Mantara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Saab 99.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Marcos Mantara | 1970 Saab 99 | |
| Make | Marcos | Saab |
| Model | Mantara | 99 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3950 cc | 1709 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 313 Nm | 129 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 83.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.1 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1070 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1450 mm |
