1966 Marcos 1800 vs. 1979 Honda Civic
To start off, 1979 Honda Civic is newer by 13 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) has 47 more horse power than 1979 Honda Civic. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Marcos 1800 should accelerate faster than 1979 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Honda Civic weights approximately 25 kg more than 1966 Marcos 1800.
Because 1966 Marcos 1800 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1966 Marcos 1800. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1979 Honda Civic, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Honda Civic. (108 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1966 Marcos 1800 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Honda Civic. 1979 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 1966 Marcos 1800 has manual transmission. 1966 Marcos 1800 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Marcos 1800 | 1979 Honda Civic | |
Make | Marcos | Honda |
Model | 1800 | Civic |
Year Released | 1966 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1783 cc | 1335 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 67 HP |
Torque | 149 Nm | 108 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 770 kg | 795 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 3770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2330 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 40 L |