1955 Abarth 209 vs. 1966 Marcos 1800
To start off, 1966 Marcos 1800 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Abarth 209. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Abarth 209 would be higher. At 1,783 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Marcos 1800 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Marcos 1800 (114 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1955 Abarth 209. (65 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Marcos 1800 should accelerate faster than 1955 Abarth 209. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Marcos 1800 weights approximately 160 kg more than 1955 Abarth 209. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 209 | 1966 Marcos 1800 | |
| Make | Abarth | Marcos |
| Model | 209 | 1800 |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1087 cc | 1783 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 65 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 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 | 610 kg | 770 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3630 mm | 4080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 950 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2280 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 27 L |
