1966 Marcos 1800 vs. 2002 Toyota Prius
To start off, 2002 Toyota Prius 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 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 43 more horse power than 2002 Toyota Prius. (71 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Marcos 1800 should accelerate faster than 2002 Toyota Prius. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Toyota Prius weights approximately 480 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, 2002 Toyota Prius, 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, 1966 Marcos 1800 (149 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Toyota Prius. (115 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1966 Marcos 1800 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Toyota Prius. 2002 Toyota Prius 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 Toyota Prius will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Marcos 1800 | 2002 Toyota Prius | |
| Make | Marcos | Toyota |
| Model | 1800 | Prius |
| Year Released | 1966 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1783 cc | 1497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 71 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 770 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2560 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 48 L |
