1966 Marcos 1800 vs. 2012 Kia Cee'd
To start off, 2012 Kia Cee'd 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 1,975 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Kia Cee'd is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Kia Cee'd (141 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1966 Marcos 1800. (114 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Kia Cee'd should accelerate faster than 1966 Marcos 1800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Kia Cee'd weights approximately 571 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 Kia Cee'd, 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 Kia Cee'd (187 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Marcos 1800. (149 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2012 Kia Cee'd will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Marcos 1800.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Marcos 1800 | 2012 Kia Cee'd | |
| Make | Marcos | Kia |
| Model | 1800 | Cee'd |
| Year Released | 1966 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1783 cc | 1975 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 187 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 770 kg | 1341 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 53 L |
