1966 Marcos 1800 vs. 1979 Mitsubishi Galant
To start off, 1979 Mitsubishi Galant 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Mitsubishi Galant weights approximately 235 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.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Marcos 1800 | 1979 Mitsubishi Galant | |
Make | Marcos | Mitsubishi |
Model | 1800 | Galant |
Year Released | 1966 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1783 cc | 1596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 770 kg | 1005 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2520 mm |