1976 Ford Taunus vs. 1966 Marcos 1800
To start off, 1976 Ford Taunus is newer by 10 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, 1966 Marcos 1800 (114 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1976 Ford Taunus. (67 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Marcos 1800 should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Taunus weights approximately 286 kg more than 1966 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, 1966 Marcos 1800 (149 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Taunus. (115 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1966 Marcos 1800 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Ford Taunus | 1966 Marcos 1800 | |
| Make | Ford | Marcos |
| Model | Taunus | 1800 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1593 cc | 1783 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 149 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1056 kg | 770 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2280 mm |
