1968 Lotus Seven vs. 1966 Marcos 1500
To start off, 1968 Lotus Seven 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 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Lotus Seven is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Marcos 1500 (85 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1968 Lotus Seven. (83 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Marcos 1500 should accelerate faster than 1968 Lotus Seven. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Marcos 1500 weights approximately 160 kg more than 1968 Lotus Seven. 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:
1968 Lotus Seven | 1966 Marcos 1500 | |
Make | Lotus | Marcos |
Model | Seven | 1500 |
Year Released | 1968 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1597 cc | 1498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 83 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 550 kg | 710 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3380 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 950 mm | 1090 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2290 mm |