1988 Lamborghini Jalpa vs. 1966 Marcos 1800
To start off, 1988 Lamborghini Jalpa is newer by 22 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 3,485 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Lamborghini Jalpa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Lamborghini Jalpa (252 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 1966 Marcos 1800. (114 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Lamborghini Jalpa should accelerate faster than 1966 Marcos 1800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Lamborghini Jalpa weights approximately 730 kg more than 1966 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 Lamborghini Jalpa (314 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Marcos 1800. (149 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1988 Lamborghini Jalpa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Marcos 1800.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Lamborghini Jalpa | 1966 Marcos 1800 | |
Make | Lamborghini | Marcos |
Model | Jalpa | 1800 |
Year Released | 1988 | 1966 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3485 cc | 1783 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 252 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 314 Nm | 149 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 770 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4080 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2280 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 27 L |