1966 Marcos 1800 vs. 1988 Nissan 300 ZX
To start off, 1988 Nissan 300 ZX is newer by 22 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 2,960 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Nissan 300 ZX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Nissan 300 ZX (171 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1966 Marcos 1800. (114 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Nissan 300 ZX should accelerate faster than 1966 Marcos 1800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Nissan 300 ZX weights approximately 690 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, 1988 Nissan 300 ZX (234 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Marcos 1800. (149 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1988 Nissan 300 ZX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Marcos 1800.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Marcos 1800 | 1988 Nissan 300 ZX | |
Make | Marcos | Nissan |
Model | 1800 | 300 ZX |
Year Released | 1966 | 1988 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1783 cc | 2960 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 171 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 234 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 770 kg | 1460 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2530 mm |