1965 Marcos 1800 vs. 1996 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, 1996 Mercedes-Benz S is newer by 31 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 5,987 cc (12 cylinders), 1996 Mercedes-Benz S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Mercedes-Benz S (389 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 275 more horse power than 1965 Marcos 1800. (114 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Mercedes-Benz S should accelerate faster than 1965 Marcos 1800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Mercedes-Benz S weights approximately 1470 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, 1996 Mercedes-Benz S (570 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 421 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Marcos 1800. (149 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1996 Mercedes-Benz S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Marcos 1800. 1996 Mercedes-Benz S 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. 1996 Mercedes-Benz S will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Marcos 1800 | 1996 Mercedes-Benz S | |
| Make | Marcos | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 1800 | S |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1778 cc | 5987 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 389 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 570 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 80.2 mm |
| 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 | 2240 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 5070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2890 mm |
