1966 Marcos 1500 vs. 2005 Morgan 44
To start off, 2005 Morgan 44 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 1,790 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Morgan 44 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Morgan 44 (115 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1966 Marcos 1500. (85 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Morgan 44 should accelerate faster than 1966 Marcos 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Morgan 44 weights approximately 270 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, 2005 Morgan 44 (160 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Marcos 1500. (131 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2005 Morgan 44 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Marcos 1500.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Marcos 1500 | 2005 Morgan 44 | |
Make | Marcos | Morgan |
Model | 1500 | 44 |
Year Released | 1966 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1498 cc | 1790 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 131 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 80.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.7 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 3900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2450 mm |