1966 Cadillac Sixty vs. 1966 Marcos 1500
To start off, both 1966 Cadillac Sixty and 1966 Marcos 1500 were released in the same year (1966). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 7,029 cc (8 cylinders), 1966 Cadillac Sixty is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Cadillac Sixty (208 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 123 more horse power than 1966 Marcos 1500. (85 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Cadillac Sixty should accelerate faster than 1966 Marcos 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Cadillac Sixty weights approximately 1405 kg more than 1966 Marcos 1500. 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.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Cadillac Sixty | 1966 Marcos 1500 | |
Make | Cadillac | Marcos |
Model | Sixty | 1500 |
Year Released | 1966 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7029 cc | 1498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 208 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2115 kg | 710 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5790 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1090 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3390 mm | 2290 mm |