1966 Marcos 1800 vs. 1979 Plymouth Volare
To start off, 1979 Plymouth Volare 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 3,687 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Plymouth Volare is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Marcos 1800 (114 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1979 Plymouth Volare. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Marcos 1800 should accelerate faster than 1979 Plymouth Volare. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Plymouth Volare weights approximately 715 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, 1979 Plymouth Volare (232 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Marcos 1800. (149 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1979 Plymouth Volare will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Marcos 1800.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Marcos 1800 | 1979 Plymouth Volare | |
Make | Marcos | Plymouth |
Model | 1800 | Volare |
Year Released | 1966 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1783 cc | 3687 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 232 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 770 kg | 1485 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 5120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2870 mm |