1966 Marcos 1500 vs. 1966 Triumph Spitfire
To start off, both 1966 Marcos 1500 and 1966 Triumph Spitfire were released in the same year (1966). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 18 more horse power than 1966 Triumph Spitfire. (67 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Marcos 1500 should accelerate faster than 1966 Triumph Spitfire. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Triumph Spitfire weights approximately 15 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 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Triumph Spitfire. (93 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1966 Marcos 1500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Triumph Spitfire.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Marcos 1500 | 1966 Triumph Spitfire | |
| Make | Marcos | Triumph |
| Model | 1500 | Spitfire |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1498 cc | 1147 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 131 Nm | 93 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 725 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 3690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1450 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2140 mm |
