1965 Marcos 1800 vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 2008 Mercedes-Benz C is newer by 43 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 1,796 cc, 2008 Mercedes-Benz C is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mercedes-Benz C weights approximately 706 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, 2008 Mercedes-Benz C (260 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Marcos 1800. (149 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2008 Mercedes-Benz C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Marcos 1800.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Marcos 1800 | 2008 Mercedes-Benz C | |
Make | Marcos | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 1800 | C |
Year Released | 1965 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1778 cc | 1796 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 149 Nm | 260 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 770 kg | 1476 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 62 L |