1966 Marcos 1500 vs. 1976 Mercedes-Benz 200
To start off, 1976 Mercedes-Benz 200 is newer by 10 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 1,988 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Mercedes-Benz 200 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Mercedes-Benz 200 (95 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1966 Marcos 1500. (85 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Mercedes-Benz 200 should accelerate faster than 1966 Marcos 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Mercedes-Benz 200 weights approximately 635 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, 1976 Mercedes-Benz 200 (158 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Marcos 1500. (131 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1976 Mercedes-Benz 200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Marcos 1500. 1976 Mercedes-Benz 200 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. 1976 Mercedes-Benz 200 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Marcos 1500 | 1976 Mercedes-Benz 200 | |
Make | Marcos | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 1500 | 200 |
Year Released | 1966 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1498 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 95 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 131 Nm | 158 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.7 mm | 83.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1345 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2800 mm |