1972 Isuzu 117 vs. 1966 Marcos 1800
To start off, 1972 Isuzu 117 is newer by 6 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 1,783 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Marcos 1800 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Isuzu 117 (120 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1966 Marcos 1800. (114 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Isuzu 117 should accelerate faster than 1966 Marcos 1800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Isuzu 117 weights approximately 310 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. Let's talk about torque, 1966 Marcos 1800 (149 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Isuzu 117. (143 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1966 Marcos 1800 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Isuzu 117.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Isuzu 117 | 1966 Marcos 1800 | |
Make | Isuzu | Marcos |
Model | 117 | 1800 |
Year Released | 1972 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1584 cc | 1783 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 143 Nm | 149 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 770 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4080 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2280 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 27 L |