1966 Marcos 1800 vs. 1953 Talbot Baby
To start off, 1966 Marcos 1800 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Talbot Baby. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Talbot Baby would be higher. At 2,690 cc (4 cylinders), 1953 Talbot Baby is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Marcos 1800 (114 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1953 Talbot Baby. (108 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Marcos 1800 should accelerate faster than 1953 Talbot Baby. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Talbot Baby weights approximately 886 kg more than 1966 Marcos 1800.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Marcos 1800 | 1953 Talbot Baby | |
| Make | Marcos | Talbot |
| Model | 1800 | Baby |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1953 |
| Engine Size | 1783 cc | 2690 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 770 kg | 1656 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 3130 mm |
