1965 Marcos 1800 vs. 1965 Morris Mini Moke
To start off, both 1965 Marcos 1800 and 1965 Morris Mini Moke were released in the same year (1965). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,778 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Marcos 1800 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Marcos 1800 (114 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1965 Morris Mini Moke. (34 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Marcos 1800 should accelerate faster than 1965 Morris Mini Moke. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Marcos 1800 weights approximately 120 kg more than 1965 Morris Mini Moke. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1965 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 1965 Marcos 1800. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1965 Morris Mini Moke, 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, 1965 Marcos 1800 (149 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Morris Mini Moke. (60 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1965 Marcos 1800 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Morris Mini Moke.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Marcos 1800 | 1965 Morris Mini Moke | |
| Make | Marcos | Morris |
| Model | 1800 | Mini Moke |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1778 cc | 848 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 34 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 60 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2900 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 770 kg | 650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 3050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1310 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2040 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 45 L |
