1966 Marcos 1500 vs. 2009 Toyota Hilux
To start off, 2009 Toyota Hilux is newer by 43 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 2,493 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Toyota Hilux is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Toyota Hilux (101 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1966 Marcos 1500. (85 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Toyota Hilux should accelerate faster than 1966 Marcos 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Toyota Hilux weights approximately 820 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, 2009 Toyota Hilux (200 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Marcos 1500. (131 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2009 Toyota Hilux will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Marcos 1500.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Marcos 1500 | 2009 Toyota Hilux | |
Make | Marcos | Toyota |
Model | 1500 | Hilux |
Year Released | 1966 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1498 cc | 2493 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 131 Nm | 200 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.7 mm | 93.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 18.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
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 | 1530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 5260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 3090 mm |