1966 Marcos 1500 vs. 2001 Toyota Altezza
To start off, 2001 Toyota Altezza is newer by 35 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 1,997 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Toyota Altezza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Toyota Altezza (156 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1966 Marcos 1500. (85 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Altezza should accelerate faster than 1966 Marcos 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Toyota Altezza weights approximately 686 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, 2001 Toyota Altezza (200 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Marcos 1500. (131 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2001 Toyota Altezza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Marcos 1500. 2001 Toyota Altezza 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. 2001 Toyota Altezza will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Marcos 1500 | 2001 Toyota Altezza | |
| Make | Marcos | Toyota |
| Model | 1500 | Altezza |
| Year Released | 1966 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1498 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 156 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 131 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.7 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1396 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2800 mm |
