2006 Ford Freestyle vs. 1997 Marcos Mantara
To start off, 2006 Ford Freestyle is newer by 9 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, 2006 Ford Freestyle (204 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1997 Marcos Mantara. (182 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Freestyle should accelerate faster than 1997 Marcos Mantara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Freestyle weights approximately 785 kg more than 1997 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, 1997 Marcos Mantara (313 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Freestyle. (281 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1997 Marcos Mantara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Freestyle.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford Freestyle | 1997 Marcos Mantara | |
| Make | Ford | Marcos |
| Model | Freestyle | Mantara |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2983 cc | 3950 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 204 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 281 Nm | 313 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5080 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1090 mm |
