1966 Marcos 1800 vs. 1976 Triumph Dolomite
To start off, 1976 Triumph Dolomite is newer by 10 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 57 more horse power than 1976 Triumph Dolomite. (57 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Marcos 1800 should accelerate faster than 1976 Triumph Dolomite. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Triumph Dolomite weights approximately 170 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 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Triumph Dolomite. (96 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1966 Marcos 1800 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Triumph Dolomite.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Marcos 1800 | 1976 Triumph Dolomite | |
| Make | Marcos | Triumph |
| Model | 1800 | Dolomite |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1976 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1783 cc | 1296 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 96 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3000 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 | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 56 L |
