1965 Marcos 1800 vs. 1994 Nissan President
To start off, 1994 Nissan President is newer by 29 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 4,494 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Nissan President is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Nissan President (267 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 153 more horse power than 1965 Marcos 1800. (114 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Nissan President should accelerate faster than 1965 Marcos 1800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Nissan President weights approximately 1120 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.
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, 1994 Nissan President (394 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 245 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Marcos 1800. (149 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1994 Nissan President will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Marcos 1800. 1994 Nissan President 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. 1994 Nissan President will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Marcos 1800 | 1994 Nissan President | |
Make | Marcos | Nissan |
Model | 1800 | President |
Year Released | 1965 | 1994 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1778 cc | 4494 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 267 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 394 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 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 | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 770 kg | 1890 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 5230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 3040 mm |