1966 Marcos 1500 vs. 1954 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, 1966 Marcos 1500 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Mercedes-Benz S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Mercedes-Benz S would be higher. At 2,193 cc (6 cylinders), 1954 Mercedes-Benz S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Marcos 1500 (85 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1954 Mercedes-Benz S. (83 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Marcos 1500 should accelerate faster than 1954 Mercedes-Benz S. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Mercedes-Benz S weights approximately 565 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, 1954 Mercedes-Benz S (157 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Marcos 1500. (131 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1954 Mercedes-Benz S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Marcos 1500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Marcos 1500 | 1954 Mercedes-Benz S | |
| Make | Marcos | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 1500 | S |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1498 cc | 2193 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 131 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.7 mm | 72.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 7.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| 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 | 1275 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2830 mm |
