1966 Marcos 1500 vs. 1973 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight
To start off, 1973 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is newer by 7 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 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (160 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1966 Marcos 1500. (85 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight should accelerate faster than 1966 Marcos 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight weights approximately 1225 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, 1973 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (380 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 249 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Marcos 1500. (131 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1973 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Marcos 1500. 1973 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight has automatic transmission and 1966 Marcos 1500 has manual transmission. 1966 Marcos 1500 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Marcos 1500 | 1973 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | |
| Make | Marcos | Oldsmobile |
| Model | 1500 | Ninety-Eight |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1498 cc | 5736 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 131 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 103.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.7 mm | 85.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1935 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 5900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 3230 mm |
