1966 Marcos 1500 vs. 2001 Toyota Condor
To start off, 2001 Toyota Condor 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 2,992 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Toyota Condor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Toyota Condor (86 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1966 Marcos 1500. (85 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Condor should accelerate faster than 1966 Marcos 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Toyota Condor weights approximately 967 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 2001 Toyota Condor is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1966 Marcos 1500. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Condor will offer significantly more control. 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 Condor (192 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Marcos 1500. (131 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2001 Toyota Condor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Marcos 1500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Marcos 1500 | 2001 Toyota Condor | |
| Make | Marcos | Toyota |
| Model | 1500 | Condor |
| Year Released | 1966 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1498 cc | 2992 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 86 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 131 Nm | 192 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 99.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.7 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 22.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1677 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2610 mm |
