1966 Marcos 1800 vs. 2012 Suzuki Equator
To start off, 2012 Suzuki Equator 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 2,488 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Suzuki Equator is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Suzuki Equator (152 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1966 Marcos 1800. (114 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Suzuki Equator should accelerate faster than 1966 Marcos 1800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Suzuki Equator weights approximately 205 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 Suzuki Equator (232 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Marcos 1800. (149 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2012 Suzuki Equator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Marcos 1800.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Marcos 1800 | 2012 Suzuki Equator | |
| Make | Marcos | Suzuki |
| Model | 1800 | Equator |
| Year Released | 1966 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1783 cc | 2488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 152 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 232 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 770 kg | 975 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 5250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 3200 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 80 L |
