1966 Marcos 1500 vs. 2000 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2000 Ford Mustang is newer by 34 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 3,801 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford Mustang (187 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 1966 Marcos 1500. (85 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1966 Marcos 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ford Mustang weights approximately 682 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, 2000 Ford Mustang (298 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Marcos 1500. (131 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2000 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Marcos 1500. 2000 Ford Mustang has automatic transmission and 1966 Marcos 1500 has manual transmission. 1966 Marcos 1500 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Ford Mustang will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Marcos 1500 | 2000 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | Marcos | Ford |
| Model | 1500 | Mustang |
| Year Released | 1966 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1498 cc | 3801 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 131 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1392 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2580 mm |
