1965 Marcos 1800 vs. 1967 Moretti Spider Turismo
To start off, 1967 Moretti Spider Turismo is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Marcos 1800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Marcos 1800 would be higher. 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 85 more horse power than 1967 Moretti Spider Turismo. (29 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Marcos 1800 should accelerate faster than 1967 Moretti Spider Turismo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Marcos 1800 weights approximately 90 kg more than 1967 Moretti Spider Turismo. 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 Marcos 1800 (149 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Moretti Spider Turismo. (63 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1965 Marcos 1800 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Moretti Spider Turismo.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Marcos 1800 | 1967 Moretti Spider Turismo | |
Make | Marcos | Moretti |
Model | 1800 | Spider Turismo |
Year Released | 1965 | 1967 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1778 cc | 746 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 29 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 63 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 60 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 66 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 770 kg | 680 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 3810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1440 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2160 mm |