1987 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1966 Marcos 1500
To start off, 1987 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Marcos 1500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Marcos 1500 would be higher. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Chevrolet Corvette (245 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 160 more horse power than 1966 Marcos 1500. (85 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1966 Marcos 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 808 kg more than 1966 Marcos 1500. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Chevrolet Corvette (467 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 336 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Marcos 1500. (131 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1987 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Marcos 1500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Chevrolet Corvette | 1966 Marcos 1500 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Marcos |
| Model | Corvette | 1500 |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5735 cc | 1498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 245 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 467 Nm | 131 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 72.7 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1518 kg | 710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1090 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2290 mm |
