1966 Marcos 1500 vs. 2004 Porsche 911
To start off, 2004 Porsche 911 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 3,605 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Porsche 911 (477 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 392 more horse power than 1966 Marcos 1500. (85 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1966 Marcos 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Porsche 911 weights approximately 670 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 Porsche 911 (641 Nm) has 510 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Marcos 1500. (131 Nm). This means 2004 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Marcos 1500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Marcos 1500 | 2004 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Marcos | Porsche |
| Model | 1500 | 911 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1498 cc | 3605 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 477 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 131 Nm | 641 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.7 mm | 76 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2360 mm |
