1966 Marcos 1800 vs. 2012 Jaguar XF
To start off, 2012 Jaguar XF 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 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Jaguar XF is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Jaguar XF (385 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 271 more horse power than 1966 Marcos 1800. (114 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Jaguar XF should accelerate faster than 1966 Marcos 1800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Jaguar XF weights approximately 1075 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, 2012 Jaguar XF (515 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 366 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Marcos 1800. (149 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2012 Jaguar XF will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Marcos 1800. 2012 Jaguar XF 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. 2012 Jaguar XF will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Marcos 1800 | 2012 Jaguar XF | |
Make | Marcos | Jaguar |
Model | 1800 | XF |
Year Released | 1966 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1783 cc | 5000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 385 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 515 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 770 kg | 1845 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 4961 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1877 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1461 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2908 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 70 L |