1966 Marcos 1500 vs. 1948 Morris Six
To start off, 1966 Marcos 1500 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Morris Six. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Morris Six would be higher. At 2,215 cc (6 cylinders), 1948 Morris Six is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Marcos 1500 (85 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1948 Morris Six. (70 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Marcos 1500 should accelerate faster than 1948 Morris Six. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Morris Six weights approximately 514 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, 1948 Morris Six (135 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Marcos 1500. (131 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1948 Morris Six will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Marcos 1500.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Marcos 1500 | 1948 Morris Six | |
Make | Marcos | Morris |
Model | 1500 | Six |
Year Released | 1966 | 1948 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1498 cc | 2215 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 131 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 73.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.7 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 6.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1224 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2800 mm |