1966 Marcos 1500 vs. 2005 Mazda Carol
To start off, 2005 Mazda Carol is newer by 39 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 1,498 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Marcos 1500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Marcos 1500 (85 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2005 Mazda Carol. (45 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Marcos 1500 should accelerate faster than 2005 Mazda Carol. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Marcos 1500 weights approximately 80 kg more than 2005 Mazda Carol. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Mazda Carol 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, 2005 Mazda Carol 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, 1966 Marcos 1500 (131 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mazda Carol. (58 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1966 Marcos 1500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mazda Carol. 2005 Mazda Carol 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. 2005 Mazda Carol will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Marcos 1500 | 2005 Mazda Carol | |
Make | Marcos | Mazda |
Model | 1500 | Carol |
Year Released | 1966 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1498 cc | 657 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 45 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 131 Nm | 58 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 68 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.7 mm | 60.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 630 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 3400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2370 mm |