1966 Marcos 1500 vs. 1978 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1978 Opel Rekord is newer by 12 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 2,260 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Opel Rekord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Marcos 1500 (85 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1978 Opel Rekord. (64 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Marcos 1500 should accelerate faster than 1978 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Opel Rekord weights approximately 585 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 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Opel Rekord. (126 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1966 Marcos 1500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Marcos 1500 | 1978 Opel Rekord | |
| Make | Marcos | Opel |
| Model | 1500 | Rekord |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1498 cc | 2260 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 131 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.7 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 22.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2670 mm |
