1966 Marcos 1500 vs. 1974 Mazda 1000
To start off, 1974 Mazda 1000 is newer by 8 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 36 more horse power than 1974 Mazda 1000. (49 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Marcos 1500 should accelerate faster than 1974 Mazda 1000.
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 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Mazda 1000. (77 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1966 Marcos 1500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Mazda 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Marcos 1500 | 1974 Mazda 1000 | |
| Make | Marcos | Mazda |
| Model | 1500 | 1000 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1498 cc | 986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 131 Nm | 77 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2270 mm |
