1976 Ford Maverick vs. 1965 Marcos 1800
To start off, 1976 Ford Maverick is newer by 11 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 3,272 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Ford Maverick is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Marcos 1800 (114 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1976 Ford Maverick. (83 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Marcos 1800 should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Maverick. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 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, 1976 Ford Maverick (205 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Marcos 1800. (149 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Maverick will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Marcos 1800.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Ford Maverick | 1965 Marcos 1800 | |
| Make | Ford | Marcos |
| Model | Maverick | 1800 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3272 cc | 1778 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 205 Nm | 149 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| 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 |
