1974 Bristol 411 vs. 1966 Marcos 1800
To start off, 1974 Bristol 411 is newer by 8 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 6,277 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Bristol 411 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Bristol 411 (288 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 174 more horse power than 1966 Marcos 1800. (114 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Bristol 411 should accelerate faster than 1966 Marcos 1800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Bristol 411 weights approximately 940 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1974 Bristol 411 (588 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 439 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Marcos 1800. (149 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1974 Bristol 411 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Marcos 1800.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Bristol 411 | 1966 Marcos 1800 | |
| Make | Bristol | Marcos |
| Model | 411 | 1800 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6277 cc | 1783 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 288 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 588 Nm | 149 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 770 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2280 mm |
