2008 Ford Focus vs. 1997 Marcos Mantara
To start off, 2008 Ford Focus is newer by 11 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 48 more horse power than 2008 Ford Focus. (134 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Marcos Mantara should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford Focus weights approximately 432 kg more than 1997 Marcos Mantara.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Ford Focus (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Marcos Mantara. (313 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Focus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Marcos Mantara.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ford Focus | 1997 Marcos Mantara | |
| Make | Ford | Marcos |
| Model | Focus | Mantara |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 3950 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 134 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 313 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 71.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1362 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1090 mm |
