1966 Ford Zephyr vs. 1966 Marcos 1500
To start off, both 1966 Ford Zephyr 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 1,703 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Ford Zephyr is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Marcos 1500 (85 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1966 Ford Zephyr. (72 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Marcos 1500 should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Ford Zephyr weights approximately 436 kg more than 1966 Marcos 1500.
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, 1966 Marcos 1500 (131 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford Zephyr. (128 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1966 Marcos 1500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford Zephyr.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Ford Zephyr | 1966 Marcos 1500 | |
Make | Ford | Marcos |
Model | Zephyr | 1500 |
Year Released | 1966 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1703 cc | 1498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 72 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 128 Nm | 131 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 72.7 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1146 kg | 710 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1090 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2290 mm |