1999 Ford Falcon vs. 1965 Marcos 1800
To start off, 1999 Ford Falcon is newer by 34 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 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Ford Falcon (220 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 1965 Marcos 1800. (114 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1965 Marcos 1800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Ford Falcon weights approximately 735 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, 1999 Ford Falcon (366 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 217 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Marcos 1800. (149 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1999 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Marcos 1800.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Ford Falcon | 1965 Marcos 1800 | |
| Make | Ford | Marcos |
| Model | Falcon | 1800 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1965 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3984 cc | 1778 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 220 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 149 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92.4 mm | 84.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 770 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2280 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 27 L |
