1966 Marcos 1500 vs. 1993 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 1993 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 27 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 5,956 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Mercedes-Benz E is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Mercedes-Benz E (376 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 291 more horse power than 1966 Marcos 1500. (85 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Mercedes-Benz E should accelerate faster than 1966 Marcos 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Mercedes-Benz E weights approximately 960 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, 1993 Mercedes-Benz E (551 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 420 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Marcos 1500. (131 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1993 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Marcos 1500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Marcos 1500 | 1993 Mercedes-Benz E | |
| Make | Marcos | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 1500 | E |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1498 cc | 5956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 376 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 131 Nm | 551 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1670 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1440 mm |
