1964 Marcos 1800 vs. 1979 Mazda 929
To start off, 1979 Mazda 929 is newer by 15 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 1,783 cc (4 cylinders), 1964 Marcos 1800 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Marcos 1800 (114 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1979 Mazda 929. (83 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Marcos 1800 should accelerate faster than 1979 Mazda 929. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Mazda 929 weights approximately 346 kg more than 1964 Marcos 1800.
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 Marcos 1800 (149 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Mazda 929. (134 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1964 Marcos 1800 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Mazda 929.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Marcos 1800 | 1979 Mazda 929 | |
| Make | Marcos | Mazda |
| Model | 1800 | 929 |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1783 cc | 1769 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 774 kg | 1120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 65 L |
