1966 Marcos 1800 vs. 1968 Opel Commodore
To start off, 1968 Opel Commodore 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 2,239 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Opel Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Marcos 1800 (114 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1968 Opel Commodore. (94 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Marcos 1800 should accelerate faster than 1968 Opel Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Opel Commodore weights approximately 406 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 Opel Commodore (157 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Marcos 1800. (149 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1968 Opel Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Marcos 1800.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Marcos 1800 | 1968 Opel Commodore | |
Make | Marcos | Opel |
Model | 1800 | Commodore |
Year Released | 1966 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1783 cc | 2239 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 | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3200 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 | 1176 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 70 L |