1998 Lotus Elise vs. 1966 Marcos 1800
To start off, 1998 Lotus Elise 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 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Lotus Elise is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Lotus Elise (187 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1966 Marcos 1800. (114 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 1966 Marcos 1800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Marcos 1800 weights approximately 56 kg more than 1998 Lotus Elise.
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 Lotus Elise (193 Nm @ 5600 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Marcos 1800. (149 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1998 Lotus Elise will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Marcos 1800.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Lotus Elise | 1966 Marcos 1800 | |
Make | Lotus | Marcos |
Model | Elise | 1800 |
Year Released | 1998 | 1966 |
Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1783 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 193 Nm | 149 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
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 | 714 kg | 770 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3740 mm | 4080 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2280 mm |