1966 Lotus Elan vs. 1966 Marcos 1500
To start off, both 1966 Lotus Elan 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 1,556 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Lotus Elan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Lotus Elan (104 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1966 Marcos 1500. (85 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Lotus Elan should accelerate faster than 1966 Marcos 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Marcos 1500 weights approximately 50 kg more than 1966 Lotus Elan.
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 Lotus Elan | 1966 Marcos 1500 | |
| Make | Lotus | Marcos |
| Model | Elan | 1500 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1556 cc | 1498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 660 kg | 710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1090 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2290 mm |
