1968 Ford 17 vs. 1966 Marcos 1500
To start off, 1968 Ford 17 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Marcos 1500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Marcos 1500 would be higher. At 1,812 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Ford 17 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Marcos 1500 (85 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1968 Ford 17. (81 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Marcos 1500 should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford 17. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Ford 17 weights approximately 410 kg more than 1966 Marcos 1500.
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, 1968 Ford 17 (132 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Marcos 1500. (131 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1968 Ford 17 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Marcos 1500.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Ford 17 | 1966 Marcos 1500 | |
Make | Ford | Marcos |
Model | 17 | 1500 |
Year Released | 1968 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1812 cc | 1498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 132 Nm | 131 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 710 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1090 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2290 mm |