1966 Marcos 1500 vs. 1990 Volvo 240
To start off, 1990 Volvo 240 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 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Volvo 240 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Volvo 240 (96 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1966 Marcos 1500. (85 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Volvo 240 should accelerate faster than 1966 Marcos 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Volvo 240 weights approximately 580 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, 1990 Volvo 240 (157 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Marcos 1500. (131 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1990 Volvo 240 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Marcos 1500.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Marcos 1500 | 1990 Volvo 240 | |
Make | Marcos | Volvo |
Model | 1500 | 240 |
Year Released | 1966 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1498 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 131 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 82.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.7 mm | 93 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1290 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2660 mm |