1966 Marcos 1500 vs. 1953 Triumph TR2
To start off, 1966 Marcos 1500 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Triumph TR2. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Triumph TR2 would be higher. At 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 1953 Triumph TR2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Triumph TR2 (90 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1966 Marcos 1500. (85 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1953 Triumph TR2 should accelerate faster than 1966 Marcos 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Triumph TR2 weights approximately 184 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. Let's talk about torque, 1953 Triumph TR2 (158 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Marcos 1500. (131 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1953 Triumph TR2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Marcos 1500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Marcos 1500 | 1953 Triumph TR2 | |
| Make | Marcos | Triumph |
| Model | 1500 | TR2 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1498 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 131 Nm | 158 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.7 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
| 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 | 710 kg | 894 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 3840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1420 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2250 mm |
