1996 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 1966 Marcos 1800
To start off, 1996 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 30 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 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ford Crown Victoria (179 HP) has 65 more horse power than 1966 Marcos 1800. (114 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1966 Marcos 1800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 1060 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. 1996 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 1966 Marcos 1800 has manual transmission. 1966 Marcos 1800 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Ford Crown Victoria | 1966 Marcos 1800 | |
Make | Ford | Marcos |
Model | Crown Victoria | 1800 |
Year Released | 1996 | 1966 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4600 cc | 1783 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 179 HP | 114 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 770 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4080 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2280 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 27 L |