1964 Abarth 2000 vs. 1964 Marcos 1800
To start off, both 1964 Abarth 2000 and 1964 Marcos 1800 were released in the same year (1964). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,946 cc (4 cylinders), 1964 Abarth 2000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Abarth 2000 (182 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1964 Marcos 1800. (114 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Abarth 2000 should accelerate faster than 1964 Marcos 1800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Marcos 1800 weights approximately 104 kg more than 1964 Abarth 2000.
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:
1964 Abarth 2000 | 1964 Marcos 1800 | |
Make | Abarth | Marcos |
Model | 2000 | 1800 |
Year Released | 1964 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1946 cc | 1783 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 182 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88.1 mm | 84.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 670 kg | 774 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3620 mm | 4080 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1060 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2060 mm | 2280 mm |