2000 Ariel Atom vs. 1966 Marcos 1500
To start off, 2000 Ariel Atom is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Marcos 1500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Marcos 1500 would be higher. At 1,589 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Ariel Atom is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ariel Atom (109 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1966 Marcos 1500. (85 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ariel Atom should accelerate faster than 1966 Marcos 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Marcos 1500 weights approximately 250 kg more than 2000 Ariel Atom.
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, 2000 Ariel Atom (149 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Marcos 1500. (131 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2000 Ariel Atom will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Marcos 1500.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ariel Atom | 1966 Marcos 1500 | |
| Make | Ariel | Marcos |
| Model | Atom | 1500 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1589 cc | 1498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 131 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 460 kg | 710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1090 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2290 mm |
