1959 BMW 507 vs. 1964 Marcos 1800
To start off, 1964 Marcos 1800 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 BMW 507. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 BMW 507 would be higher. At 3,169 cc (8 cylinders), 1959 BMW 507 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 BMW 507 (148 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1964 Marcos 1800. (114 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 BMW 507 should accelerate faster than 1964 Marcos 1800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 BMW 507 weights approximately 476 kg more than 1964 Marcos 1800. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1959 BMW 507 (220 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Marcos 1800. (149 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1959 BMW 507 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Marcos 1800.
Compare all specifications:
1959 BMW 507 | 1964 Marcos 1800 | |
Make | BMW | Marcos |
Model | 507 | 1800 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3169 cc | 1783 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 149 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 84.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 217 km/hour | 187 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 774 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4080 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1060 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2280 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 110 L | 27 L |