1966 Marcos 1500 vs. 1972 Volkswagen 1600
To start off, 1972 Volkswagen 1600 is newer by 6 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 1,584 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 Volkswagen 1600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Marcos 1500 (85 HP) has 32 more horse power than 1972 Volkswagen 1600. (53 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Marcos 1500 should accelerate faster than 1972 Volkswagen 1600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Volkswagen 1600 weights approximately 256 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 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Volkswagen 1600. (110 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1966 Marcos 1500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Volkswagen 1600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Marcos 1500 | 1972 Volkswagen 1600 | |
| Make | Marcos | Volkswagen |
| Model | 1500 | 1600 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1498 cc | 1584 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 53 HP |
| Torque | 131 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 85.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.7 mm | 69 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 966 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2520 mm |
