1966 Marcos 1800 vs. 2010 Ford Fiesta
To start off, 2010 Ford Fiesta is newer by 44 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 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Ford Fiesta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford Fiesta (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1966 Marcos 1800. (114 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Fiesta should accelerate faster than 1966 Marcos 1800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Fiesta weights approximately 367 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.
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, 2010 Ford Fiesta, 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, 2010 Ford Fiesta (190 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Marcos 1800. (149 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2010 Ford Fiesta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Marcos 1800.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Marcos 1800 | 2010 Ford Fiesta | |
Make | Marcos | Ford |
Model | 1800 | Fiesta |
Year Released | 1966 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1783 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 190 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 770 kg | 1137 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 3930 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2490 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 45 L |