1965 Marcos 1800 vs. 1976 Mercedes-Benz 200
To start off, 1976 Mercedes-Benz 200 is newer by 11 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 1,988 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Mercedes-Benz 200 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Marcos 1800 (114 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1976 Mercedes-Benz 200. (95 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Marcos 1800 should accelerate faster than 1976 Mercedes-Benz 200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Mercedes-Benz 200 weights approximately 575 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, 1976 Mercedes-Benz 200 (158 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Marcos 1800. (149 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1976 Mercedes-Benz 200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Marcos 1800. 1976 Mercedes-Benz 200 has automatic transmission and 1965 Marcos 1800 has manual transmission. 1965 Marcos 1800 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Mercedes-Benz 200 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Marcos 1800 | 1976 Mercedes-Benz 200 | |
Make | Marcos | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 1800 | 200 |
Year Released | 1965 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1778 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 95 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 158 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 83.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 770 kg | 1345 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 65 L |