1966 Marcos 1500 vs. 1972 Volvo P 1800
To start off, 1972 Volvo P 1800 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 1,986 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 Volvo P 1800 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Volvo P 1800 (96 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1966 Marcos 1500. (85 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Volvo P 1800 should accelerate faster than 1966 Marcos 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Volvo P 1800 weights approximately 410 kg more than 1966 Marcos 1500. 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, 1972 Volvo P 1800 (153 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Marcos 1500. (131 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1972 Volvo P 1800 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Marcos 1500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Marcos 1500 | 1972 Volvo P 1800 | |
| Make | Marcos | Volvo |
| Model | 1500 | P 1800 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1498 cc | 1986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 131 Nm | 153 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.7 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2460 mm |
