1966 Marcos 1500 vs. 1963 Nissan Bluebird
To start off, 1966 Marcos 1500 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Nissan Bluebird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Nissan Bluebird 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 38 more horse power than 1963 Nissan Bluebird. (47 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Marcos 1500 should accelerate faster than 1963 Nissan Bluebird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Nissan Bluebird weights approximately 250 kg more than 1966 Marcos 1500.
Let's talk about torque, 1966 Marcos 1500 (131 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Nissan Bluebird. (88 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1966 Marcos 1500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Nissan Bluebird.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Marcos 1500 | 1963 Nissan Bluebird | |
| Make | Marcos | Nissan |
| Model | 1500 | Bluebird |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1498 cc | 1189 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 131 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2390 mm |
