1966 Abarth 1300 vs. 1965 Marcos 1800
To start off, 1966 Abarth 1300 is newer by 1 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 1,778 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Marcos 1800 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Abarth 1300 (137 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1965 Marcos 1800. (114 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Abarth 1300 should accelerate faster than 1965 Marcos 1800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Marcos 1800 weights approximately 140 kg more than 1966 Abarth 1300.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Abarth 1300 | 1965 Marcos 1800 | |
| Make | Abarth | Marcos |
| Model | 1300 | 1800 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1280 cc | 1778 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 137 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.6:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 770 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3560 mm | 4080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2100 mm | 2280 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 27 L |
