1966 Marcos 1500 vs. 1999 Plymouth Voyager
To start off, 1999 Plymouth Voyager is newer by 33 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 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Plymouth Voyager is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Plymouth Voyager (131 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1966 Marcos 1500. (85 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Plymouth Voyager should accelerate faster than 1966 Marcos 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Plymouth Voyager weights approximately 1090 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.
Because 1966 Marcos 1500 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1966 Marcos 1500. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Plymouth Voyager, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1999 Plymouth Voyager (174 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Marcos 1500. (131 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1999 Plymouth Voyager will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Marcos 1500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Marcos 1500 | 1999 Plymouth Voyager | |
| Make | Marcos | Plymouth |
| Model | 1500 | Voyager |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1498 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 131 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 131 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2880 mm |
