1964 Ferrari 158 vs. 1964 Marcos 1800
To start off, both 1964 Ferrari 158 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 1,783 cc (4 cylinders), 1964 Marcos 1800 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Ferrari 158 (208 HP @ 11000 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1964 Marcos 1800. (114 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ferrari 158 should accelerate faster than 1964 Marcos 1800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Marcos 1800 weights approximately 312 kg more than 1964 Ferrari 158.
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 Ferrari 158 | 1964 Marcos 1800 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Marcos |
| Model | 158 | 1800 |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1487 cc | 1783 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 11000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 462 kg | 774 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 4080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 700 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 770 mm | 1060 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2280 mm |
