1966 Marcos 1500 vs. 1967 Steyr 700C
To start off, 1967 Steyr 700C 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 1,498 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Marcos 1500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Marcos 1500 (85 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1967 Steyr 700C. (24 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Marcos 1500 should accelerate faster than 1967 Steyr 700C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Marcos 1500 weights approximately 170 kg more than 1967 Steyr 700C. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Steyr 700C. (41 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1966 Marcos 1500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Steyr 700C.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Marcos 1500 | 1967 Steyr 700C | |
| Make | Marcos | Steyr |
| Model | 1500 | 700C |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1967 |
| Engine Size | 1498 cc | 642 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 24 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 131 Nm | 41 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 3190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1330 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 1950 mm |
