1964 Marcos 1800 vs. 1970 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1970 Toyota Crown is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Marcos 1800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Marcos 1800 would be higher. At 2,253 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Toyota Crown (115 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1964 Marcos 1800. (114 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Toyota Crown should accelerate faster than 1964 Marcos 1800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Toyota Crown weights approximately 516 kg more than 1964 Marcos 1800. 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, 1970 Toyota Crown (172 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Marcos 1800. (149 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1970 Toyota Crown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Marcos 1800.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Marcos 1800 | 1970 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Marcos | Toyota |
Model | 1800 | Crown |
Year Released | 1964 | 1970 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1783 cc | 2253 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 172 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
Top Speed | 187 km/hour | 151 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 774 kg | 1290 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 70 L |