1966 Marcos 1500 vs. 1994 Vauxhall Carlton
To start off, 1994 Vauxhall Carlton is newer by 28 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 3,638 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Vauxhall Carlton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Vauxhall Carlton (355 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 270 more horse power than 1966 Marcos 1500. (85 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Vauxhall Carlton should accelerate faster than 1966 Marcos 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Vauxhall Carlton weights approximately 890 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, 1994 Vauxhall Carlton (531 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 400 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Marcos 1500. (131 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1994 Vauxhall Carlton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Marcos 1500.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Marcos 1500 | 1994 Vauxhall Carlton | |
Make | Marcos | Vauxhall |
Model | 1500 | Carlton |
Year Released | 1966 | 1994 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1498 cc | 3638 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 355 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 131 Nm | 531 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1600 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2740 mm |