1965 Marcos 1800 vs. 1987 Peugeot 505
To start off, 1987 Peugeot 505 is newer by 22 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 1,971 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Peugeot 505 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Marcos 1800 (114 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1987 Peugeot 505. (106 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Marcos 1800 should accelerate faster than 1987 Peugeot 505. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Peugeot 505 weights approximately 530 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, 1987 Peugeot 505 (161 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Marcos 1800. (149 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1987 Peugeot 505 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Marcos 1800.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Marcos 1800 | 1987 Peugeot 505 | |
| Make | Marcos | Peugeot |
| Model | 1800 | 505 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1778 cc | 1971 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 161 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 81 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 770 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2910 mm |
