1966 Marcos 1500 vs. 2012 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2012 Subaru Forester is newer by 46 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 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Subaru Forester (145 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1966 Marcos 1500. (85 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 1966 Marcos 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Subaru Forester weights approximately 830 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.
Because 2012 Subaru Forester is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1966 Marcos 1500. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Subaru Forester will offer significantly more control. 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, 2012 Subaru Forester (350 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 219 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Marcos 1500. (131 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2012 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Marcos 1500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Marcos 1500 | 2012 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Marcos | Subaru |
| Model | 1500 | Forester |
| Year Released | 1966 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1498 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 131 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4559 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1781 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1674 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2616 mm |
