1966 Marcos 1500 vs. 1981 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1981 Toyota Celica is newer by 15 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 2,759 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Toyota Celica (114 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1966 Marcos 1500. (85 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 1966 Marcos 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Toyota Celica weights approximately 590 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, 1981 Toyota Celica (197 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Marcos 1500. (131 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1981 Toyota Celica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Marcos 1500. 1981 Toyota Celica 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. 1981 Toyota Celica will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Marcos 1500 | 1981 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Marcos | Toyota |
| Model | 1500 | Celica |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1498 cc | 2759 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 131 Nm | 197 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| 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 | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2620 mm |
