1966 Ginetta G11 vs. 1966 Marcos 1500
To start off, both 1966 Ginetta G11 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 1,788 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Ginetta G11 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ginetta G11 (94 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1966 Marcos 1500. (85 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ginetta G11 should accelerate faster than 1966 Marcos 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Ginetta G11 weights approximately 166 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 Ginetta G11 | 1966 Marcos 1500 | |
| Make | Ginetta | Marcos |
| Model | G11 | 1500 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1788 cc | 1498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 72.7 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 876 kg | 710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2290 mm |
