1965 Marcos 1800 vs. 1970 Maserati Quattroporte
To start off, 1970 Maserati Quattroporte is newer by 5 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 4,709 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Maserati Quattroporte is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Maserati Quattroporte (286 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 172 more horse power than 1965 Marcos 1800. (114 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 1965 Marcos 1800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Maserati Quattroporte weights approximately 960 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Marcos 1800 | 1970 Maserati Quattroporte | |
| Make | Marcos | Maserati |
| Model | 1800 | Quattroporte |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1970 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1778 cc | 4709 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 286 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 770 kg | 1730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2760 mm |
