1999 Marcos Mantara vs. 1981 Ford Granada
To start off, 1999 Marcos Mantara is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Ford Granada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Ford Granada 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 70 more horse power than 1981 Ford Granada. (112 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Marcos Mantara should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ford Granada weights approximately 410 kg more than 1999 Marcos Mantara.
Let's talk about torque, 1999 Marcos Mantara (313 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Granada. (176 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1999 Marcos Mantara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Marcos Mantara | 1981 Ford Granada | |
| Make | Marcos | Ford |
| Model | Mantara | Granada |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3950 cc | 2292 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 112 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 313 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.1 mm | 60.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1430 mm |
