2008 Ford Bantam vs. 1996 Marcos Mantara
To start off, 2008 Ford Bantam is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Marcos Mantara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Marcos Mantara would be higher. At 3,950 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Marcos Mantara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Marcos Mantara (183 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 2008 Ford Bantam. (94 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Marcos Mantara should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford Bantam. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford Bantam weights approximately 50 kg more than 1996 Marcos Mantara.
Let's talk about torque, 1996 Marcos Mantara (313 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 178 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Bantam. (135 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1996 Marcos Mantara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Bantam.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ford Bantam | 1996 Marcos Mantara | |
| Make | Ford | Marcos |
| Model | Bantam | Mantara |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1597 cc | 3950 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 183 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 313 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5770 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1090 mm |
