2001 Ford Taurus vs. 1994 Marcos Mantara
To start off, 2001 Ford Taurus is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Marcos Mantara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Marcos Mantara would be higher. At 3,950 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Marcos Mantara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Ford Taurus (201 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1994 Marcos Mantara. (182 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ford Taurus should accelerate faster than 1994 Marcos Mantara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ford Taurus weights approximately 575 kg more than 1994 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, 1994 Marcos Mantara (313 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Ford Taurus. (250 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1994 Marcos Mantara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Ford Taurus.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Ford Taurus | 1994 Marcos Mantara | |
| Make | Ford | Marcos |
| Model | Taurus | Mantara |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2961 cc | 3950 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 313 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1090 mm |
