1966 Marcos 1800 vs. 1976 Triumph TR7
To start off, 1976 Triumph TR7 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Triumph TR7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Marcos 1800 (114 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1976 Triumph TR7. (104 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Marcos 1800 should accelerate faster than 1976 Triumph TR7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Triumph TR7 weights approximately 280 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, 1976 Triumph TR7 (161 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Marcos 1800. (149 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1976 Triumph TR7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Marcos 1800.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Marcos 1800 | 1976 Triumph TR7 | |
Make | Marcos | Triumph |
Model | 1800 | TR7 |
Year Released | 1966 | 1976 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1783 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 161 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 770 kg | 1050 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2170 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 55 L |