1965 Marcos 1800 vs. 2013 Mercedes-Benz CL
To start off, 2013 Mercedes-Benz CL is newer by 48 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 5,500 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Mercedes-Benz CL is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Mercedes-Benz CL weights approximately 1365 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, 2013 Mercedes-Benz CL (900 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 751 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Marcos 1800. (149 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2013 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Marcos 1800.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Marcos 1800 | 2013 Mercedes-Benz CL | |
| Make | Marcos | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 1800 | CL |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1778 cc | 5500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 0 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 900 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 98 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | TBD |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 770 kg | 2135 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 5106 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 2139 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1426 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2955 mm |
