1987 Alfa Romeo 75 vs. 1966 Marcos 1800

To start off, 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 is newer by 21 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 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Marcos 1800 (114 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1987 Alfa Romeo 75. (110 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Marcos 1800 should accelerate faster than 1987 Alfa Romeo 75. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 weights approximately 490 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, 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 (241 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Marcos 1800. (149 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Marcos 1800.

Compare all specifications:

1987 Alfa Romeo 75 1966 Marcos 1800
Make Alfa Romeo Marcos
Model 75 1800
Year Released 1987 1966
Body Type Sedan Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2500 cc 1783 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 110 HP 114 HP
Engine RPM 4200 RPM 5800 RPM
Torque 241 Nm 149 Nm
Torque RPM 2400 RPM 4200 RPM
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1260 kg 770 kg
Vehicle Length 4340 mm 4080 mm
Vehicle Width 1640 mm 1620 mm
Vehicle Height 1360 mm 1120 mm
Wheelbase Size 2520 mm 2280 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 49 L 27 L


 

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