1966 Fiat 124 vs. 1964 Marcos 1800
To start off, 1966 Fiat 124 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Marcos 1800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Marcos 1800 would be higher. At 1,783 cc (4 cylinders), 1964 Marcos 1800 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Marcos 1800 (114 HP) has 55 more horse power than 1966 Fiat 124. (59 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Marcos 1800 should accelerate faster than 1966 Fiat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Fiat 124 weights approximately 156 kg more than 1964 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, 1964 Marcos 1800 (149 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Fiat 124. (87 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1964 Marcos 1800 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Fiat 124.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Fiat 124 | 1964 Marcos 1800 | |
Make | Fiat | Marcos |
Model | 124 | 1800 |
Year Released | 1966 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1197 cc | 1783 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 114 HP |
Torque | 87 Nm | 149 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 84.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 140 km/hour | 187 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 774 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4080 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1060 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2280 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 27 L |