2005 Ford Escort vs. 1996 Marcos Mantara
To start off, 2005 Ford Escort is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Marcos Mantara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Marcos Mantara would be higher. At 3,950 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Marcos Mantara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Marcos Mantara (183 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2005 Ford Escort. (128 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Marcos Mantara should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Escort weights approximately 210 kg more than 1996 Marcos Mantara.
Let's talk about torque, 1996 Marcos Mantara (313 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Escort. (170 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1996 Marcos Mantara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Escort | 1996 Marcos Mantara | |
| Make | Ford | Marcos |
| Model | Escort | Mantara |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1753 cc | 3950 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 128 HP | 183 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 313 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.1 mm | 71.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1090 mm |
