1988 Holden Commodore vs. 1965 Marcos 1800
To start off, 1988 Holden Commodore is newer by 23 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 5,044 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Holden Commodore (164 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1965 Marcos 1800. (114 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 1965 Marcos 1800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Holden Commodore weights approximately 610 kg more than 1965 Marcos 1800. 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, 1988 Holden Commodore (324 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Marcos 1800. (149 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1988 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Marcos 1800.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Holden Commodore | 1965 Marcos 1800 | |
| Make | Holden | Marcos |
| Model | Commodore | 1800 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1965 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5044 cc | 1778 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 164 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 324 Nm | 149 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 770 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2280 mm |
