1964 Marcos 1800 vs. 2007 Volvo V50
To start off, 2007 Volvo V50 is newer by 43 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 2,433 cc (5 cylinders), 2007 Volvo V50 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volvo V50 (177 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1964 Marcos 1800. (114 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volvo V50 should accelerate faster than 1964 Marcos 1800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volvo V50 weights approximately 762 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.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Volvo V50 (350 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 201 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Marcos 1800. (149 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2007 Volvo V50 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Marcos 1800. 2007 Volvo V50 has automatic transmission and 1964 Marcos 1800 has manual transmission. 1964 Marcos 1800 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Volvo V50 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Marcos 1800 | 2007 Volvo V50 | |
| Make | Marcos | Volvo |
| Model | 1800 | V50 |
| Year Released | 1964 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1783 cc | 2433 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 93.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 17.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 187 km/hour | 225 km/hour |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 774 kg | 1536 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1460 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 62 L |
