2007 Ford GT 500 vs. 1993 Marcos Mantara
To start off, 2007 Ford GT 500 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Marcos Mantara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Marcos Mantara would be higher. At 5,409 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Ford GT 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford GT 500 (493 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 311 more horse power than 1993 Marcos Mantara. (182 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford GT 500 should accelerate faster than 1993 Marcos Mantara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford GT 500 weights approximately 590 kg more than 1993 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, 2007 Ford GT 500 (678 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 365 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Marcos Mantara. (313 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2007 Ford GT 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Marcos Mantara.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Ford GT 500 | 1993 Marcos Mantara | |
| Make | Ford | Marcos |
| Model | GT 500 | Mantara |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5409 cc | 3950 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 493 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 678 Nm | 313 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1090 mm |
