1966 Marcos 1500 vs. 1984 Talbot Samba
To start off, 1984 Talbot Samba is newer by 18 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 41 more horse power than 1984 Talbot Samba. (44 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Marcos 1500 should accelerate faster than 1984 Talbot Samba. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Talbot Samba weights approximately 34 kg more than 1966 Marcos 1500.
Let's talk about torque, 1966 Marcos 1500 (131 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Talbot Samba. (65 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1966 Marcos 1500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Talbot Samba.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Marcos 1500 | 1984 Talbot Samba | |
| Make | Marcos | Talbot |
| Model | 1500 | Samba |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1498 cc | 954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 131 Nm | 65 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.7 mm | 62 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 744 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 3520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2350 mm |
