1966 Marcos 1800 vs. 1966 Triumph Vitesse
To start off, both 1966 Marcos 1800 and 1966 Triumph Vitesse were released in the same year (1966). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,998 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Triumph Vitesse is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Marcos 1800 (114 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1966 Triumph Vitesse. (94 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Marcos 1800 should accelerate faster than 1966 Triumph Vitesse. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Triumph Vitesse weights approximately 160 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. Let's talk about torque, 1966 Triumph Vitesse (158 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Marcos 1800. (149 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1966 Triumph Vitesse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Marcos 1800.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Marcos 1800 | 1966 Triumph Vitesse | |
Make | Marcos | Triumph |
Model | 1800 | Vitesse |
Year Released | 1966 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1783 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 94 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 158 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 770 kg | 930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 3890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2330 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 39 L |