1977 Ford Cortina vs. 1965 Marcos 1800
To start off, 1977 Ford Cortina is newer by 12 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 2,294 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Marcos 1800 (114 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1977 Ford Cortina. (108 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Marcos 1800 should accelerate faster than 1977 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Ford Cortina weights approximately 358 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, 1977 Ford Cortina (176 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Marcos 1800. (149 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1977 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Marcos 1800.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Ford Cortina | 1965 Marcos 1800 | |
Make | Ford | Marcos |
Model | Cortina | 1800 |
Year Released | 1977 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2294 cc | 1778 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 176 Nm | 149 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 84.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 60.1 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1128 kg | 770 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4080 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2280 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 27 L |