2005 Ford Ka vs. 2000 Marcos Mantara
To start off, 2005 Ford Ka is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Marcos Mantara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Marcos Mantara would be higher. At 3,948 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Marcos Mantara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Marcos Mantara (182 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 2005 Ford Ka. (94 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Marcos Mantara should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Ka. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Ka weights approximately 206 kg more than 2000 Marcos Mantara.
Let's talk about torque, 2000 Marcos Mantara (313 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 178 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Ka. (135 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2000 Marcos Mantara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Ka.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Ka | 2000 Marcos Mantara | |
| Make | Ford | Marcos |
| Model | Ka | Mantara |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1599 cc | 3948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 313 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.1 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75.5 mm | 71.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1136 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1120 mm |
