1966 Marcos 1500 vs. 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser 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 3,954 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser (154 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1966 Marcos 1500. (85 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1966 Marcos 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 1430 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 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1966 Marcos 1500. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer significantly more control. 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 Toyota Land Cruiser (298 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Marcos 1500. (131 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Marcos 1500.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Marcos 1500 | 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Marcos | Toyota |
Model | 1500 | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 1966 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1498 cc | 3954 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 154 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 131 Nm | 298 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.7 mm | 95 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 2140 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1880 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2860 mm |