2006 Ford F-350 vs. 1984 Marcos Mantula
To start off, 2006 Ford F-350 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Marcos Mantula. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Marcos Mantula would be higher. At 5,407 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Ford F-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford F-350 (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 1984 Marcos Mantula. (190 HP @ 5280 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford F-350 should accelerate faster than 1984 Marcos Mantula. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford F-350 weights approximately 350 kg more than 1984 Marcos Mantula. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2006 Ford F-350 (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 196 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Marcos Mantula. (299 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Ford F-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Marcos Mantula.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford F-350 | 1984 Marcos Mantula | |
| Make | Ford | Marcos |
| Model | F-350 | Mantula |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5407 cc | 3532 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5280 RPM |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 299 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 71.1 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5880 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1970 mm | 1090 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3610 mm | 2280 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 110 L | 49 L |
