1966 Marcos 1800 vs. 1996 Volkswagen Fusca
To start off, 1996 Volkswagen Fusca is newer by 30 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 1,783 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Marcos 1800 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Marcos 1800 (114 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1996 Volkswagen Fusca. (52 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Marcos 1800 should accelerate faster than 1996 Volkswagen Fusca. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Volkswagen Fusca weights approximately 50 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 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Volkswagen Fusca. (105 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1966 Marcos 1800 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Volkswagen Fusca.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Marcos 1800 | 1996 Volkswagen Fusca | |
| Make | Marcos | Volkswagen |
| Model | 1800 | Fusca |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1783 cc | 1585 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 52 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 105 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 770 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2410 mm |
