1951 Ford Zephyr vs. 1966 Marcos 1800
To start off, 1966 Marcos 1800 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Ford Zephyr. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Ford Zephyr would be higher. At 2,262 cc (6 cylinders), 1951 Ford Zephyr is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Marcos 1800 (114 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1951 Ford Zephyr. (57 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Marcos 1800 should accelerate faster than 1951 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Ford Zephyr weights approximately 376 kg more than 1966 Marcos 1800.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1951 Ford Zephyr (151 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Marcos 1800. (149 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1951 Ford Zephyr will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Marcos 1800.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Ford Zephyr | 1966 Marcos 1800 | |
Make | Ford | Marcos |
Model | Zephyr | 1800 |
Year Released | 1951 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2262 cc | 1783 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 57 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 151 Nm | 149 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1146 kg | 770 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4080 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2280 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 27 L |