1958 Lancia Aurelia vs. 1966 Marcos 1800
To start off, 1966 Marcos 1800 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Lancia Aurelia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Lancia Aurelia would be higher. At 2,456 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Lancia Aurelia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Marcos 1800 (114 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1958 Lancia Aurelia. (110 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Marcos 1800 should accelerate faster than 1958 Lancia Aurelia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Lancia Aurelia weights approximately 290 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, 1958 Lancia Aurelia (186 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Marcos 1800. (149 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1958 Lancia Aurelia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Marcos 1800.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Lancia Aurelia | 1966 Marcos 1800 | |
Make | Lancia | Marcos |
Model | Aurelia | 1800 |
Year Released | 1958 | 1966 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2456 cc | 1783 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 110 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 186 Nm | 149 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 770 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4080 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2280 mm |