1966 Marcos 1800 vs. 2004 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, 2004 Mercedes-Benz S is newer by 38 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 4,266 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Mercedes-Benz S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Mercedes-Benz S (275 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 161 more horse power than 1966 Marcos 1800. (114 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Mercedes-Benz S should accelerate faster than 1966 Marcos 1800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mercedes-Benz S weights approximately 1105 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, 2004 Mercedes-Benz S (401 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 252 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Marcos 1800. (149 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2004 Mercedes-Benz S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Marcos 1800. 2004 Mercedes-Benz S 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. 2004 Mercedes-Benz S will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Marcos 1800 | 2004 Mercedes-Benz S | |
Make | Marcos | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 1800 | S |
Year Released | 1966 | 2004 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1783 cc | 4266 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 275 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 401 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 770 kg | 1875 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 5050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2890 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 88 L |