1966 Marcos 1800 vs. 1966 Toyota Corolla
To start off, both 1966 Marcos 1800 and 1966 Toyota Corolla were released in the same year (1966). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,783 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Marcos 1800 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Marcos 1800 (114 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1966 Toyota Corolla. (58 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Marcos 1800 should accelerate faster than 1966 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Marcos 1800 weights approximately 70 kg more than 1966 Toyota Corolla. 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, 1966 Marcos 1800 (149 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Toyota Corolla. (77 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1966 Marcos 1800 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Marcos 1800 | 1966 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Marcos | Toyota |
Model | 1800 | Corolla |
Year Released | 1966 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1783 cc | 1076 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 58 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 77 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 770 kg | 700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 3860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2290 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 70 L |