1966 Marcos 1500 vs. 1996 TVR Chimaera
To start off, 1996 TVR Chimaera is newer by 30 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 3,946 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 TVR Chimaera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 TVR Chimaera (225 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 140 more horse power than 1966 Marcos 1500. (85 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 TVR Chimaera should accelerate faster than 1966 Marcos 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 TVR Chimaera weights approximately 315 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, 1996 TVR Chimaera (373 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 242 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Marcos 1500. (131 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1996 TVR Chimaera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Marcos 1500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Marcos 1500 | 1996 TVR Chimaera | |
| Make | Marcos | TVR |
| Model | 1500 | Chimaera |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1498 cc | 3946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 131 Nm | 373 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 94.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.7 mm | 71.1 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 | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1025 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2290 mm |
