1966 Marcos 1800 vs. 2012 Citroen C3
To start off, 2012 Citroen C3 is newer by 46 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. In terms of performance, 2012 Citroen C3 (118 HP @ 5660 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1966 Marcos 1800. (114 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Citroen C3 should accelerate faster than 1966 Marcos 1800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Citroen C3 weights approximately 595 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, 2012 Citroen C3, 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, 2012 Citroen C3 (160 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Marcos 1800. (149 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2012 Citroen C3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Marcos 1800.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Marcos 1800 | 2012 Citroen C3 | |
Make | Marcos | Citroen |
Model | 1800 | C3 |
Year Released | 1966 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1783 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5660 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
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 | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 770 kg | 1365 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 4080 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1640 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 50 L |