1966 Marcos 1500 vs. 2004 BMW 645
To start off, 2004 BMW 645 is newer by 38 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 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 BMW 645 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 BMW 645 (328 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 243 more horse power than 1966 Marcos 1500. (85 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 BMW 645 should accelerate faster than 1966 Marcos 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 BMW 645 weights approximately 1105 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, 2004 BMW 645 (451 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 320 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Marcos 1500. (131 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2004 BMW 645 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Marcos 1500. 2004 BMW 645 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. 2004 BMW 645 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Marcos 1500 | 2004 BMW 645 | |
| Make | Marcos | BMW |
| Model | 1500 | 645 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1498 cc | 4398 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 328 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 131 Nm | 451 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.7 mm | 82.7 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| 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 | 1815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2790 mm |
