1965 Marcos 1800 vs. 1993 Porsche 911
To start off, 1993 Porsche 911 is newer by 28 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 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Porsche 911 (272 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 158 more horse power than 1965 Marcos 1800. (114 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1965 Marcos 1800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Porsche 911 weights approximately 650 kg more than 1965 Marcos 1800. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1993 Porsche 911 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1965 Marcos 1800. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1993 Porsche 911 will offer significantly more control. 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, 1993 Porsche 911 (330 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 181 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Marcos 1800. (149 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1993 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Marcos 1800.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Marcos 1800 | 1993 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Marcos | Porsche |
| Model | 1800 | 911 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1778 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 272 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 330 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 100.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 76.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 11.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 770 kg | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2280 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 73 L |
