1966 Marcos 1800 vs. 1968 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1968 Nissan Laurel is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Marcos 1800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Marcos 1800 would be higher. At 1,815 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Nissan Laurel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Marcos 1800 (114 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1968 Nissan Laurel. (85 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Marcos 1800 should accelerate faster than 1968 Nissan Laurel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Nissan Laurel weights approximately 244 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, 1968 Nissan Laurel (155 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Marcos 1800. (149 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1968 Nissan Laurel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Marcos 1800.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Marcos 1800 | 1968 Nissan Laurel | |
Make | Marcos | Nissan |
Model | 1800 | Laurel |
Year Released | 1966 | 1968 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1783 cc | 1815 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 155 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 770 kg | 1014 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2630 mm |