1966 Fiat OT vs. 1965 Marcos 1800
To start off, 1966 Fiat OT 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, 1965 Marcos 1800 (114 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1966 Fiat OT. (75 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Marcos 1800 should accelerate faster than 1966 Fiat OT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Marcos 1800 weights approximately 15 kg more than 1966 Fiat OT. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1965 Marcos 1800 (149 Nm) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Fiat OT. (134 Nm). This means 1965 Marcos 1800 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Fiat OT.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Fiat OT | 1965 Marcos 1800 | |
Make | Fiat | Marcos |
Model | OT | 1800 |
Year Released | 1966 | 1965 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1280 cc | 1778 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 75 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 134 Nm | 149 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 75.5 mm | 84.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 755 kg | 770 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3610 mm | 4080 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2280 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 27 L |