1959 BMW 501 vs. 1965 Marcos 1800
To start off, 1965 Marcos 1800 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 BMW 501. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 BMW 501 would be higher. At 2,580 cc (8 cylinders), 1959 BMW 501 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 BMW 501 weights approximately 575 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:
1959 BMW 501 | 1965 Marcos 1800 | |
Make | BMW | Marcos |
Model | 501 | 1800 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2580 cc | 1778 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 114 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1345 kg | 770 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4080 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2280 mm |