1966 Marcos 1800 vs. 1980 Volvo 245
To start off, 1980 Volvo 245 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 1,986 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Volvo 245 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Marcos 1800 (114 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1980 Volvo 245. (81 HP @ 4700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Marcos 1800 should accelerate faster than 1980 Volvo 245. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Volvo 245 weights approximately 570 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, 1980 Volvo 245 (157 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Marcos 1800. (149 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1980 Volvo 245 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Marcos 1800.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Marcos 1800 | 1980 Volvo 245 | |
| Make | Marcos | Volvo |
| Model | 1800 | 245 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1783 cc | 1986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 770 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2660 mm |
