2009 Ford Focus vs. 1998 Marcos Mantara
To start off, 2009 Ford Focus is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Marcos Mantara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Marcos Mantara would be higher. At 3,950 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Marcos Mantara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Marcos Mantara (182 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 2009 Ford Focus. (134 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Marcos Mantara should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Ford Focus weights approximately 70 kg more than 1998 Marcos Mantara.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Ford Focus (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Marcos Mantara. (314 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Focus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Marcos Mantara.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford Focus | 1998 Marcos Mantara | |
| Make | Ford | Marcos |
| Model | Focus | Mantara |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1998 |
| 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 | 314 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 | 1000 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1120 mm |
