1992 Alfa Romeo 155 vs. 1965 Marcos 1800
To start off, 1992 Alfa Romeo 155 is newer by 27 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 1,778 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Marcos 1800 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Alfa Romeo 155 (120 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1965 Marcos 1800. (114 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Alfa Romeo 155 should accelerate faster than 1965 Marcos 1800.
Because 1965 Marcos 1800 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1965 Marcos 1800. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1992 Alfa Romeo 155, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1992 Alfa Romeo 155 (152 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Marcos 1800. (149 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1992 Alfa Romeo 155 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Marcos 1800.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Alfa Romeo 155 | 1965 Marcos 1800 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Marcos |
Model | 155 | 1800 |
Year Released | 1992 | 1965 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1778 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 149 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 84.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75.7 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4080 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2280 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 27 L |