1969 Ford Corsair vs. 1965 Marcos 1800
To start off, 1969 Ford Corsair is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Marcos 1800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Marcos 1800 would be higher. At 1,778 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Marcos 1800 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Marcos 1800 (114 HP) has 55 more horse power than 1969 Ford Corsair. (59 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Marcos 1800 should accelerate faster than 1969 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Ford Corsair weights approximately 115 kg more than 1965 Marcos 1800.
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, 1965 Marcos 1800 (149 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ford Corsair. (101 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1965 Marcos 1800 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Ford Corsair.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Ford Corsair | 1965 Marcos 1800 | |
| Make | Ford | Marcos |
| Model | Corsair | 1800 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1498 cc | 1778 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 114 HP |
| Torque | 101 Nm | 149 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 84.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.7 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 885 kg | 770 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2280 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 125 L | 27 L |
