1970 Ford Maverick vs. 1965 Marcos 1800
To start off, 1970 Ford Maverick is newer by 5 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 2,782 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Ford Maverick is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Marcos 1800 (114 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1970 Ford Maverick. (81 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Marcos 1800 should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Maverick. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Maverick weights approximately 490 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, 1970 Ford Maverick (175 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Marcos 1800. (149 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Maverick will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Marcos 1800.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford Maverick | 1965 Marcos 1800 | |
Make | Ford | Marcos |
Model | Maverick | 1800 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2782 cc | 1778 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 175 Nm | 149 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 770 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4080 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2280 mm |