1966 Marcos 1800 vs. 1989 Nissan Pintara
To start off, 1989 Nissan Pintara is newer by 23 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 1,974 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Nissan Pintara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Marcos 1800 (114 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1989 Nissan Pintara. (111 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Marcos 1800 should accelerate faster than 1989 Nissan Pintara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Nissan Pintara weights approximately 390 kg more than 1966 Marcos 1800.
Because 1966 Marcos 1800 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1966 Marcos 1800. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Nissan Pintara, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1989 Nissan Pintara (168 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Marcos 1800. (149 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1989 Nissan Pintara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Marcos 1800.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Marcos 1800 | 1989 Nissan Pintara | |
Make | Marcos | Nissan |
Model | 1800 | Pintara |
Year Released | 1966 | 1989 |
Engine Size | 1783 cc | 1974 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 111 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 168 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 770 kg | 1160 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2560 mm |