1979 BMW 725 vs. 1964 Marcos 1800
To start off, 1979 BMW 725 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Marcos 1800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Marcos 1800 would be higher. At 2,495 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 BMW 725 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 BMW 725 (148 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1964 Marcos 1800. (114 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 BMW 725 should accelerate faster than 1964 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, 1979 BMW 725 (215 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Marcos 1800. (149 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1979 BMW 725 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Marcos 1800.
Compare all specifications:
1979 BMW 725 | 1964 Marcos 1800 | |
Make | BMW | Marcos |
Model | 725 | 1800 |
Year Released | 1979 | 1964 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2495 cc | 1783 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 215 Nm | 149 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4080 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1060 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2280 mm |