1956 Ford Popular vs. 1966 Marcos 1500

To start off, 1966 Marcos 1500 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Ford Popular. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Ford Popular would be higher. At 1,498 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Marcos 1500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Marcos 1500 (85 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1956 Ford Popular. (26 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Marcos 1500 should accelerate faster than 1956 Ford Popular. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Ford Popular weights approximately 25 kg more than 1966 Marcos 1500.

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, 1966 Marcos 1500 (131 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Ford Popular. (63 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1966 Marcos 1500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Ford Popular.

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