1966 Marcos 1500 vs. 2010 Ford F-450
To start off, 2010 Ford F-450 is newer by 44 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 6,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Ford F-450 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford F-450 (326 HP @ 3000 RPM) has 241 more horse power than 1966 Marcos 1500. (85 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford F-450 should accelerate faster than 1966 Marcos 1500.
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, 2010 Ford F-450 (814 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 683 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Marcos 1500. (131 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2010 Ford F-450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Marcos 1500.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Marcos 1500 | 2010 Ford F-450 | |
Make | Marcos | Ford |
Model | 1500 | F-450 |
Year Released | 1966 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1498 cc | 6400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 326 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Torque | 131 Nm | 814 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 6670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 2430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 2030 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 4390 mm |