1965 Marcos 1800 vs. 1990 Ford Telstar
To start off, 1990 Ford Telstar is newer by 25 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Ford Telstar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Marcos 1800 (114 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1990 Ford Telstar. (94 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Marcos 1800 should accelerate faster than 1990 Ford Telstar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Ford Telstar weights approximately 260 kg more than 1965 Marcos 1800.
Because 1965 Marcos 1800 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1965 Marcos 1800. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Ford Telstar, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1990 Ford Telstar (158 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Marcos 1800. (149 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1990 Ford Telstar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Marcos 1800. 1990 Ford Telstar 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. 1990 Ford Telstar will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Marcos 1800 | 1990 Ford Telstar | |
| Make | Marcos | Ford |
| Model | 1800 | Telstar |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1778 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 158 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 770 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2520 mm |
