1966 Marcos 1800 vs. 1980 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 1980 Pontiac Firebird is newer by 14 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 5,012 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Pontiac Firebird (145 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1966 Marcos 1800. (114 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 1966 Marcos 1800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Pontiac Firebird weights approximately 826 kg more than 1966 Marcos 1800. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1980 Pontiac Firebird (324 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Marcos 1800. (149 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1980 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Marcos 1800.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Marcos 1800 | 1980 Pontiac Firebird | |
Make | Marcos | Pontiac |
Model | 1800 | Firebird |
Year Released | 1966 | 1980 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1783 cc | 5012 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 145 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 324 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 770 kg | 1596 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 76 L |