1966 Marcos 1800 vs. 1971 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1971 Toyota Corolla is newer by 5 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 1,783 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Marcos 1800 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Marcos 1800 (114 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1971 Toyota Corolla. (62 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Marcos 1800 should accelerate faster than 1971 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 10 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 Marcos 1800 (149 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Toyota Corolla. (95 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1966 Marcos 1800 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Marcos 1800 | 1971 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Marcos | Toyota |
Model | 1800 | Corolla |
Year Released | 1966 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1783 cc | 1166 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 95 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 770 kg | 780 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 3950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2290 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 46 L |