1967 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1966 Marcos 1800
To start off, 1967 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 1 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 6,474 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Chevrolet Caprice (275 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 161 more horse power than 1966 Marcos 1800. (114 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 1966 Marcos 1800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 900 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.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Chevrolet Caprice | 1966 Marcos 1800 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Marcos |
Model | Caprice | 1800 |
Year Released | 1967 | 1966 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6474 cc | 1783 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 275 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 770 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5420 mm | 4080 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2280 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 27 L |