1965 Marcos 1800 vs. 1985 Vauxhall Carlton
To start off, 1985 Vauxhall Carlton is newer by 20 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 1,794 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Vauxhall Carlton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Marcos 1800 (114 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1985 Vauxhall Carlton. (89 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Marcos 1800 should accelerate faster than 1985 Vauxhall Carlton. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Vauxhall Carlton weights approximately 380 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 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Vauxhall Carlton. (143 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1965 Marcos 1800 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Vauxhall Carlton. 1985 Vauxhall Carlton 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. 1985 Vauxhall Carlton will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Marcos 1800 | 1985 Vauxhall Carlton | |
Make | Marcos | Vauxhall |
Model | 1800 | Carlton |
Year Released | 1965 | 1985 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1778 cc | 1794 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 143 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 770 kg | 1150 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2680 mm |