1966 Marcos 1800 vs. 2011 BMW 120
To start off, 2011 BMW 120 is newer by 45 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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 BMW 120 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 120 (175 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1966 Marcos 1800. (114 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 120 should accelerate faster than 1966 Marcos 1800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 120 weights approximately 556 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, 2011 BMW 120 (350 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 201 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Marcos 1800. (149 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 120 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Marcos 1800. 2011 BMW 120 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. 2011 BMW 120 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Marcos 1800 | 2011 BMW 120 | |
| Make | Marcos | BMW |
| Model | 1800 | 120 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1783 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 16.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 770 kg | 1326 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 51 L |
