1966 Marcos 1500 vs. 2013 Honda Civic
To start off, 2013 Honda Civic is newer by 47 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 1,798 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Honda Civic (138 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1966 Marcos 1500. (85 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1966 Marcos 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Honda Civic weights approximately 517 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 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, 2013 Honda Civic, 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, 2013 Honda Civic (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Marcos 1500. (131 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2013 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Marcos 1500.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Marcos 1500 | 2013 Honda Civic | |
Make | Marcos | Honda |
Model | 1500 | Civic |
Year Released | 1966 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1498 cc | 1798 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 131 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.7 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1227 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4456 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1752 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1435 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2670 mm |