1966 Marcos 1500 vs. 1995 Morgan 4
To start off, 1995 Morgan 4 is newer by 29 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 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Morgan 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Morgan 4 (112 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1966 Marcos 1500. (85 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Morgan 4 should accelerate faster than 1966 Marcos 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Morgan 4 weights approximately 260 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, 1995 Morgan 4 (160 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Marcos 1500. (131 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1995 Morgan 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Marcos 1500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Marcos 1500 | 1995 Morgan 4 | |
| Make | Marcos | Morgan |
| Model | 1500 | 4 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1498 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 112 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 131 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 80.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.7 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2450 mm |
