1964 Marcos 1800 vs. 1987 Mazda 929
To start off, 1987 Mazda 929 is newer by 23 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 2,183 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Mazda 929 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 114 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Mazda 929 weights approximately 536 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, 1987 Mazda 929 (184 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Marcos 1800. (149 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1987 Mazda 929 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Marcos 1800.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Marcos 1800 | 1987 Mazda 929 | |
Make | Marcos | Mazda |
Model | 1800 | 929 |
Year Released | 1964 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1783 cc | 2183 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 184 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 94 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 774 kg | 1310 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2720 mm |