1965 Marcos 1800 vs. 1968 Volkswagen 1303
To start off, 1968 Volkswagen 1303 is newer by 3 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 80 more horse power than 1968 Volkswagen 1303. (34 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Marcos 1800 should accelerate faster than 1968 Volkswagen 1303. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Marcos 1800 weights approximately 20 kg more than 1968 Volkswagen 1303. 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 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Volkswagen 1303. (84 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1965 Marcos 1800 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Volkswagen 1303.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Marcos 1800 | 1968 Volkswagen 1303 | |
| Make | Marcos | Volkswagen |
| Model | 1800 | 1303 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1778 cc | 1191 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 | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 84 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 64 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 7.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 770 kg | 750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 40 L |
