1966 Marcos 1500 vs. 1990 Nissan Pintara
To start off, 1990 Nissan Pintara is newer by 24 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 1,974 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Nissan Pintara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Nissan Pintara (111 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1966 Marcos 1500. (85 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Nissan Pintara should accelerate faster than 1966 Marcos 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Nissan Pintara weights approximately 450 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.
Because 1966 Marcos 1500 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1966 Marcos 1500. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Nissan Pintara, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1990 Nissan Pintara (168 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Marcos 1500. (131 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1990 Nissan Pintara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Marcos 1500. 1990 Nissan Pintara 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. 1990 Nissan Pintara will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Marcos 1500 | 1990 Nissan Pintara | |
| Make | Marcos | Nissan |
| Model | 1500 | Pintara |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1990 |
| Engine Size | 1498 cc | 1974 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 111 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 131 Nm | 168 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1160 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2560 mm |
