1965 Marcos 1800 vs. 1983 Mazda RX-7
To start off, 1983 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 18 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 2,292 cc, 1983 Mazda RX-7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Marcos 1800 (114 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1983 Mazda RX-7. (105 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Marcos 1800 should accelerate faster than 1983 Mazda RX-7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Mazda RX-7 weights approximately 290 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 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Mazda RX-7. (145 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1965 Marcos 1800 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Mazda RX-7.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Marcos 1800 | 1983 Mazda RX-7 | |
| Make | Marcos | Mazda |
| Model | 1800 | RX-7 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1983 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1778 cc | 2292 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 105 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 770 kg | 1060 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2430 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 65 L |
