1966 Marcos 1800 vs. 1980 Volvo 265
To start off, 1980 Volvo 265 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 2,315 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Volvo 265 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Marcos 1800 (114 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1980 Volvo 265. (82 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Marcos 1800 should accelerate faster than 1980 Volvo 265. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Volvo 265 weights approximately 730 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 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Volvo 265. (145 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1966 Marcos 1800 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Volvo 265.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Marcos 1800 | 1980 Volvo 265 | |
| Make | Marcos | Volvo |
| Model | 1800 | 265 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1783 cc | 2315 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 82 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 23.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 770 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 58 L |
