1966 Marcos 1800 vs. 1968 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1968 Toyota Corona 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 1,858 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Toyota Corona (140 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1966 Marcos 1800. (114 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Toyota Corona should accelerate faster than 1966 Marcos 1800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Toyota Corona weights approximately 286 kg more than 1966 Marcos 1800. 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 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Toyota Corona. (137 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1966 Marcos 1800 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Marcos 1800 | 1968 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Marcos | Toyota |
| Model | 1800 | Corona |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1783 cc | 1858 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 137 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 770 kg | 1056 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 51 L |
