2005 Ford Mondeo vs. 1997 Marcos Mantara
To start off, 2005 Ford Mondeo is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Marcos Mantara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Marcos Mantara would be higher. At 3,950 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Marcos Mantara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Marcos Mantara (182 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2005 Ford Mondeo. (154 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Marcos Mantara should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Mondeo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Mondeo weights approximately 542 kg more than 1997 Marcos Mantara.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Ford Mondeo (367 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Marcos Mantara. (313 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Mondeo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Marcos Mantara.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Mondeo | 1997 Marcos Mantara | |
| Make | Ford | Marcos |
| Model | Mondeo | Mantara |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2198 cc | 3950 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 154 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 367 Nm | 313 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94.6 mm | 71.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1478 kg | 936 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1120 mm |
