1966 Marcos 1500 vs. 2011 Cadillac Escalade
To start off, 2011 Cadillac Escalade is newer by 45 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 6,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Cadillac Escalade is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Cadillac Escalade (332 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 247 more horse power than 1966 Marcos 1500. (85 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 1966 Marcos 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Cadillac Escalade weights approximately 1957 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, 2011 Cadillac Escalade (497 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 366 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Marcos 1500. (131 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2011 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Marcos 1500. 2011 Cadillac Escalade 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. 2011 Cadillac Escalade will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Marcos 1500 | 2011 Cadillac Escalade | |
Make | Marcos | Cadillac |
Model | 1500 | Escalade |
Year Released | 1966 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1498 cc | 6000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 332 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 131 Nm | 497 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 2667 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 5144 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 2007 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1928 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2946 mm |