1961 Ferrari 156 vs. 1966 Marcos 1500
To start off, 1966 Marcos 1500 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Ferrari 156. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Ferrari 156 would be higher. At 1,498 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Marcos 1500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Ferrari 156 (187 HP @ 9500 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 1966 Marcos 1500. (85 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Ferrari 156 should accelerate faster than 1966 Marcos 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Marcos 1500 weights approximately 250 kg more than 1961 Ferrari 156.
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:
1961 Ferrari 156 | 1966 Marcos 1500 | |
Make | Ferrari | Marcos |
Model | 156 | 1500 |
Year Released | 1961 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1486 cc | 1498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 9500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 460 kg | 710 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 870 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1010 mm | 1090 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2290 mm |