1966 Marcos 1500 vs. 1976 Zastava 1500
To start off, 1976 Zastava 1500 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 1,498 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Marcos 1500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Marcos 1500 (85 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1976 Zastava 1500. (70 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Marcos 1500 should accelerate faster than 1976 Zastava 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Zastava 1500 weights approximately 300 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, 1966 Marcos 1500 (131 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Zastava 1500. (113 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1966 Marcos 1500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Zastava 1500.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Marcos 1500 | 1976 Zastava 1500 | |
Make | Marcos | Zastava |
Model | 1500 | 1500 |
Year Released | 1966 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1498 cc | 1480 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 131 Nm | 113 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2430 mm |