1966 Marcos 1500 vs. 1967 Opel Olympia
To start off, 1967 Opel Olympia is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Marcos 1500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Marcos 1500 would be higher. At 1,698 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Opel Olympia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Marcos 1500 (85 HP) has 10 more horse power than 1967 Opel Olympia. (75 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Marcos 1500 should accelerate faster than 1967 Opel Olympia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Opel Olympia weights approximately 170 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 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Opel Olympia. (126 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1966 Marcos 1500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Opel Olympia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Marcos 1500 | 1967 Opel Olympia | |
| Make | Marcos | Opel |
| Model | 1500 | Olympia |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1498 cc | 1698 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 75 HP |
| Torque | 131 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 88.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.7 mm | 69.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2420 mm |
