1952 Allard Safari vs. 1966 Marcos 1800
To start off, 1966 Marcos 1800 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Allard Safari. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Allard Safari would be higher. At 3,621 cc (8 cylinders), 1952 Allard Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Marcos 1800 (114 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1952 Allard Safari. (85 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Marcos 1800 should accelerate faster than 1952 Allard Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Allard Safari weights approximately 706 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, 1952 Allard Safari (203 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Marcos 1800. (149 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1952 Allard Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Marcos 1800.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Allard Safari | 1966 Marcos 1800 | |
Make | Allard | Marcos |
Model | Safari | 1800 |
Year Released | 1952 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3621 cc | 1783 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 203 Nm | 149 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.1:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1476 kg | 770 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4080 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2280 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 27 L |