1966 Marcos 1800 vs. 2002 Opel Omega
To start off, 2002 Opel Omega is newer by 36 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 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Opel Omega is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Opel Omega (149 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1966 Marcos 1800. (114 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Opel Omega should accelerate faster than 1966 Marcos 1800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Opel Omega weights approximately 963 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, 2002 Opel Omega (300 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Marcos 1800. (149 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2002 Opel Omega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Marcos 1800. 2002 Opel Omega 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. 2002 Opel Omega will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Marcos 1800 | 2002 Opel Omega | |
| Make | Marcos | Opel |
| Model | 1800 | Omega |
| Year Released | 1966 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1783 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 149 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 17.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 770 kg | 1733 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 75 L |
