1966 Marcos 1800 vs. 1992 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1992 Ford Falcon is newer by 26 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 3,948 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Ford Falcon (161 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1966 Marcos 1800. (114 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1966 Marcos 1800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Ford Falcon weights approximately 675 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, 1992 Ford Falcon (311 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 162 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Marcos 1800. (149 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1992 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Marcos 1800. 1992 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 1966 Marcos 1800 has manual transmission. 1966 Marcos 1800 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1992 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Marcos 1800 | 1992 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Marcos | Ford |
Model | 1800 | Falcon |
Year Released | 1966 | 1992 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1783 cc | 3948 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 161 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 311 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 770 kg | 1445 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2800 mm |