1965 Marcos 1800 vs. 2010 Honda Accord
To start off, 2010 Honda Accord is newer by 45 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 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Honda Accord (190 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1965 Marcos 1800. (114 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1965 Marcos 1800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Honda Accord weights approximately 707 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 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, 2010 Honda Accord, 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, 2010 Honda Accord (219 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Marcos 1800. (149 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2010 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Marcos 1800.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Marcos 1800 | 2010 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Marcos | Honda |
| Model | 1800 | Accord |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1778 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 219 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 770 kg | 1477 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 4849 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1849 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1433 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2741 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 70 L |
