1964 Marcos 1800 vs. 2001 Mazda 6
To start off, 2001 Mazda 6 is newer by 37 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 1,989 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Mazda 6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Mazda 6 (139 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1964 Marcos 1800. (114 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Mazda 6 should accelerate faster than 1964 Marcos 1800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Mazda 6 weights approximately 576 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.
Because 1964 Marcos 1800 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1964 Marcos 1800. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Mazda 6, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2001 Mazda 6 (181 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Marcos 1800. (149 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2001 Mazda 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Marcos 1800.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Marcos 1800 | 2001 Mazda 6 | |
| Make | Marcos | Mazda |
| Model | 1800 | 6 |
| Year Released | 1964 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1783 cc | 1989 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 181 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 87.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 83.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Top Speed | 187 km/hour | 208 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 774 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 64 L |
