1966 Marcos 1500 vs. 1961 Morris Minor
To start off, 1966 Marcos 1500 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Morris Minor would be higher. At 1,498 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Marcos 1500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Marcos 1500 (85 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1961 Morris Minor. (35 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Marcos 1500 should accelerate faster than 1961 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Morris Minor weights approximately 115 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, 1966 Marcos 1500 (131 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Morris Minor. (66 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1966 Marcos 1500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Marcos 1500 | 1961 Morris Minor | |
| Make | Marcos | Morris |
| Model | 1500 | Minor |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1498 cc | 947 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 131 Nm | 66 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 62.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.7 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 825 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2190 mm |
