1960 Hudson Metropolitan vs. 1966 Marcos 1500
To start off, 1966 Marcos 1500 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Hudson Metropolitan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Hudson Metropolitan 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 38 more horse power than 1960 Hudson Metropolitan. (47 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Marcos 1500 should accelerate faster than 1960 Hudson Metropolitan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Hudson Metropolitan weights approximately 108 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 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Hudson Metropolitan. (100 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 1966 Marcos 1500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Hudson Metropolitan.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Hudson Metropolitan | 1966 Marcos 1500 | |
| Make | Hudson | Marcos |
| Model | Metropolitan | 1500 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1487 cc | 1498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 131 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 818 kg | 710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1090 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2290 mm |
