1966 Marcos 1500 vs. 1979 Zastava 750
To start off, 1979 Zastava 750 is newer by 13 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 55 more horse power than 1979 Zastava 750. (30 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Marcos 1500 should accelerate faster than 1979 Zastava 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Marcos 1500 weights approximately 70 kg more than 1979 Zastava 750. 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, 1966 Marcos 1500 (131 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Zastava 750. (51 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1966 Marcos 1500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Zastava 750.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Marcos 1500 | 1979 Zastava 750 | |
Make | Marcos | Zastava |
Model | 1500 | 750 |
Year Released | 1966 | 1979 |
Engine Size | 1498 cc | 766 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 30 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 131 Nm | 51 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 640 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 3300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1390 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2010 mm |