1955 Abarth 207 vs. 1965 Marcos 1800
To start off, 1965 Marcos 1800 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Abarth 207. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Abarth 207 would be higher. At 1,778 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Marcos 1800 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Marcos 1800 (114 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1955 Abarth 207. (78 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Marcos 1800 should accelerate faster than 1955 Abarth 207. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Abarth 207 weights approximately 100 kg more than 1965 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Abarth 207 | 1965 Marcos 1800 | |
| Make | Abarth | Marcos |
| Model | 207 | 1800 |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1270 cc | 1778 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 78 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 770 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3630 mm | 4080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 950 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2060 mm | 2280 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 27 L |
