1966 Marcos 1800 vs. 2008 Toyota Sprinter
To start off, 2008 Toyota Sprinter is newer by 42 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota Sprinter weights approximately 327 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, 2008 Toyota Sprinter, 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 22 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Sprinter. (127 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1966 Marcos 1800 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Sprinter.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Marcos 1800 | 2008 Toyota Sprinter | |
Make | Marcos | Toyota |
Model | 1800 | Sprinter |
Year Released | 1966 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1783 cc | 1398 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 149 Nm | 127 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 770 kg | 1097 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 4180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 60 L |