1966 Marcos 1800 vs. 2005 Mazda Marathon
To start off, 2005 Mazda Marathon is newer by 39 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 2,260 cc, 2005 Mazda Marathon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Marcos 1800 (114 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2005 Mazda Marathon. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Marcos 1800 should accelerate faster than 2005 Mazda Marathon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mazda Marathon weights approximately 747 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, 2005 Mazda Marathon (174 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Marcos 1800. (149 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2005 Mazda Marathon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Marcos 1800.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Marcos 1800 | 2005 Mazda Marathon | |
| Make | Marcos | Mazda |
| Model | 1800 | Marathon |
| Year Released | 1966 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Van |
| Engine Size | 1783 cc | 2260 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.6:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 10 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 770 kg | 1517 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 76 L |
