1966 Marcos 1500 vs. 1977 Opel Monza
To start off, 1977 Opel Monza is newer by 11 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 1,979 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Opel Monza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Opel Monza (115 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1966 Marcos 1500. (85 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Opel Monza should accelerate faster than 1966 Marcos 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Opel Monza weights approximately 75 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, 1977 Opel Monza (161 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Marcos 1500. (131 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1977 Opel Monza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Marcos 1500. 1977 Opel Monza 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. 1977 Opel Monza will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Marcos 1500 | 1977 Opel Monza | |
| Make | Marcos | Opel |
| Model | 1500 | Monza |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1498 cc | 1979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 131 Nm | 161 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.7 mm | 69.8 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 785 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2670 mm |
