1998 Ford Mustang vs. 1966 Marcos 1800
To start off, 1998 Ford Mustang is newer by 32 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 3,797 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ford Mustang (143 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1966 Marcos 1800. (114 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1966 Marcos 1800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Ford Mustang weights approximately 620 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, 1998 Ford Mustang (298 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 149 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Marcos 1800. (149 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1998 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Marcos 1800.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Ford Mustang | 1966 Marcos 1800 | |
Make | Ford | Marcos |
Model | Mustang | 1800 |
Year Released | 1998 | 1966 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3797 cc | 1783 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 143 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 298 Nm | 149 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4200 RPM |
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 | 1390 kg | 770 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4080 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2280 mm |