1966 Marcos 1800 vs. 1979 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1979 Toyota Corolla 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 @ 5800 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Corolla. (72 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Marcos 1800 should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Toyota Corolla 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, 1966 Marcos 1800 (149 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Corolla. (129 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1966 Marcos 1800 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Marcos 1800 | 1979 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Marcos | Toyota |
Model | 1800 | Corolla |
Year Released | 1966 | 1979 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1783 cc | 1768 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 72 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 129 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 770 kg | 1050 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 4110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2410 mm |