1966 Marcos 1500 vs. 1974 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1974 Toyota Corona 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 2,253 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Toyota Corona (96 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1966 Marcos 1500. (85 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Toyota Corona should accelerate faster than 1966 Marcos 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Toyota Corona weights approximately 500 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, 1974 Toyota Corona (167 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Marcos 1500. (131 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1974 Toyota Corona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Marcos 1500.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Marcos 1500 | 1974 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Marcos | Toyota |
Model | 1500 | Corona |
Year Released | 1966 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1498 cc | 2253 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 131 Nm | 167 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1210 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2590 mm |