1966 Marcos 1500 vs. 1976 Peugeot 504
To start off, 1976 Peugeot 504 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 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Peugeot 504 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Marcos 1500 (85 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1976 Peugeot 504. (81 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Marcos 1500 should accelerate faster than 1976 Peugeot 504. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Peugeot 504 weights approximately 450 kg more than 1966 Marcos 1500.
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 Peugeot 504 (134 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Marcos 1500. (131 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1976 Peugeot 504 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Marcos 1500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Marcos 1500 | 1976 Peugeot 504 | |
| Make | Marcos | Peugeot |
| Model | 1500 | 504 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1498 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 131 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.7 mm | 81 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1160 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2750 mm |
