1965 Marcos 1800 vs. 1975 Porsche 911
To start off, 1975 Porsche 911 is newer by 10 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 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Porsche 911 (260 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 146 more horse power than 1965 Marcos 1800. (114 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1965 Marcos 1800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Porsche 911 weights approximately 425 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. Let's talk about torque, 1975 Porsche 911 (343 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 194 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Marcos 1800. (149 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1975 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Marcos 1800.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Marcos 1800 | 1975 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Marcos | Porsche |
Model | 1800 | 911 |
Year Released | 1965 | 1975 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1778 cc | 2994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 260 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 343 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 95.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 70.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 6.5:1 |
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 | 1195 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2270 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 79 L |