1966 Marcos 1500 vs. 1941 Maserati 4
To start off, 1966 Marcos 1500 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1941 Maserati 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1941 Maserati 4 would be higher. At 1,498 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Marcos 1500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1941 Maserati 4 (218 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 1966 Marcos 1500. (85 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1941 Maserati 4 should accelerate faster than 1966 Marcos 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Marcos 1500 weights approximately 80 kg more than 1941 Maserati 4.
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 Marcos 1500 | 1941 Maserati 4 | |
Make | Marcos | Maserati |
Model | 1500 | 4 |
Year Released | 1966 | 1941 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1498 cc | 1490 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 218 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 630 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2510 mm |