1965 Marcos 1800 vs. 1970 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1970 Toyota Corona 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 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 20 more horse power than 1970 Toyota Corona. (94 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Marcos 1800 should accelerate faster than 1970 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Toyota Corona weights approximately 200 kg more than 1965 Marcos 1800.
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 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Toyota Corona. (137 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1965 Marcos 1800 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Marcos 1800 | 1970 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Marcos | Toyota |
| Model | 1800 | Corona |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1778 cc | 1707 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 137 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 73.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 770 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 51 L |
