1974 Lamborghini Urraco vs. 1966 Marcos 1500
To start off, 1974 Lamborghini Urraco is newer by 8 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 2,462 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Lamborghini Urraco is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Lamborghini Urraco (218 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 1966 Marcos 1500. (85 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Lamborghini Urraco should accelerate faster than 1966 Marcos 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Lamborghini Urraco weights approximately 660 kg more than 1966 Marcos 1500. 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, 1974 Lamborghini Urraco (210 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Marcos 1500. (131 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1974 Lamborghini Urraco will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Marcos 1500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Lamborghini Urraco | 1966 Marcos 1500 | |
| Make | Lamborghini | Marcos |
| Model | Urraco | 1500 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2462 cc | 1498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 218 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 131 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1090 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2290 mm |
