1965 Marcos 1800 vs. 1965 AC Cobra
To start off, both 1965 Marcos 1800 and 1965 AC Cobra were released in the same year (1965). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,737 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 AC Cobra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 AC Cobra (267 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 153 more horse power than 1965 Marcos 1800. (114 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1965 Marcos 1800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 AC Cobra weights approximately 240 kg more than 1965 Marcos 1800. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1965 AC Cobra (426 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 277 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Marcos 1800. (149 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1965 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Marcos 1800.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Marcos 1800 | 1965 AC Cobra | |
| Make | Marcos | AC |
| Model | 1800 | Cobra |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1965 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1778 cc | 4737 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 267 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 426 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 101.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 72.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 770 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 3850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2290 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 68 L |
