1964 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1966 Marcos 1500
To start off, 1966 Marcos 1500 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Alfa Romeo Giulia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Alfa Romeo Giulia would be higher. At 1,570 cc (4 cylinders), 1964 Alfa Romeo Giulia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Alfa Romeo Giulia (105 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1966 Marcos 1500. (85 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 1966 Marcos 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Alfa Romeo Giulia weights approximately 260 kg more than 1966 Marcos 1500. 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, 1964 Alfa Romeo Giulia (133 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Marcos 1500. (131 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1964 Alfa Romeo Giulia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Marcos 1500.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1966 Marcos 1500 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Marcos |
Model | Giulia | 1500 |
Year Released | 1964 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1570 cc | 1498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 105 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 133 Nm | 131 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78.1 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 72.7 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 710 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1090 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2290 mm |