1966 Marcos 1500 vs. 2008 Renault Laguna
To start off, 2008 Renault Laguna is newer by 42 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 2,946 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Renault Laguna is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Renault Laguna weights approximately 1270 kg more than 1966 Marcos 1500.
Because 1966 Marcos 1500 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1966 Marcos 1500. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Renault Laguna, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2008 Renault Laguna (285 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Marcos 1500. (131 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2008 Renault Laguna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Marcos 1500. 2008 Renault Laguna 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. 2008 Renault Laguna will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Marcos 1500 | 2008 Renault Laguna | |
Make | Marcos | Renault |
Model | 1500 | Laguna |
Year Released | 1966 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1498 cc | 2946 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 131 Nm | 285 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.7 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.9:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2750 mm |