1966 Marcos 1800 vs. 1999 Mercury Mountaineer
To start off, 1999 Mercury Mountaineer is newer by 33 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 4,012 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Mercury Mountaineer (208 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1966 Marcos 1800. (114 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 1966 Marcos 1800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 1155 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.
Because 1999 Mercury Mountaineer is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1966 Marcos 1800. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Mercury Mountaineer will offer significantly more control. 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, 1999 Mercury Mountaineer (325 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Marcos 1800. (149 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1999 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Marcos 1800. 1999 Mercury Mountaineer 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. 1999 Mercury Mountaineer will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Marcos 1800 | 1999 Mercury Mountaineer | |
| Make | Marcos | Mercury |
| Model | 1800 | Mountaineer |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1783 cc | 4012 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 770 kg | 1925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2840 mm |
