1994 Jaguar XJS vs. 1965 Marcos 1800
To start off, 1994 Jaguar XJS is newer by 29 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 3,980 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Jaguar XJS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Jaguar XJS (223 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1965 Marcos 1800. (114 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Jaguar XJS should accelerate faster than 1965 Marcos 1800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 960 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, 1994 Jaguar XJS (377 Nm @ 3650 RPM) has 228 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Marcos 1800. (149 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1994 Jaguar XJS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Marcos 1800.
Compare all specifications:
1994 Jaguar XJS | 1965 Marcos 1800 | |
Make | Jaguar | Marcos |
Model | XJS | 1800 |
Year Released | 1994 | 1965 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3980 cc | 1778 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 223 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 377 Nm | 149 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3650 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 91 mm | 84.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 102 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1730 kg | 770 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4080 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2280 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 27 L |