1966 Marcos 1500 vs. 1975 AC 428
To start off, 1975 AC 428 is newer by 9 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 7,003 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 AC 428 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 AC 428 (298 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 213 more horse power than 1966 Marcos 1500. (85 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 AC 428 should accelerate faster than 1966 Marcos 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 AC 428 weights approximately 720 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, 1975 AC 428 (639 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 508 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Marcos 1500. (131 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1975 AC 428 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Marcos 1500. 1975 AC 428 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. 1975 AC 428 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Marcos 1500 | 1975 AC 428 | |
Make | Marcos | AC |
Model | 1500 | 428 |
Year Released | 1966 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1498 cc | 7003 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 298 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 131 Nm | 639 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1430 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2450 mm |