1965 Marcos 1800 vs. 1958 Talbot Lago America
To start off, 1965 Marcos 1800 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Talbot Lago America. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Talbot Lago America would be higher. At 2,351 cc (8 cylinders), 1958 Talbot Lago America is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Marcos 1800 (114 HP) has 33 more horse power than 1958 Talbot Lago America. (81 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Marcos 1800 should accelerate faster than 1958 Talbot Lago America. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Talbot Lago America weights approximately 205 kg more than 1965 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, 1958 Talbot Lago America (192 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Marcos 1800. (149 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1958 Talbot Lago America will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Marcos 1800.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Marcos 1800 | 1958 Talbot Lago America | |
Make | Marcos | Talbot |
Model | 1800 | Lago America |
Year Released | 1965 | 1958 |
Engine Size | 1778 cc | 2351 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 81 HP |
Torque | 149 Nm | 192 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 770 kg | 975 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 4210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2510 mm |