2001 Ford Econovan vs. 1964 Marcos 1800
To start off, 2001 Ford Econovan is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Marcos 1800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Marcos 1800 would be higher. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Ford Econovan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Marcos 1800 (114 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2001 Ford Econovan. (96 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Marcos 1800 should accelerate faster than 2001 Ford Econovan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ford Econovan weights approximately 671 kg more than 1964 Marcos 1800.
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, 2001 Ford Econovan (155 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Marcos 1800. (149 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2001 Ford Econovan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Marcos 1800.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Ford Econovan | 1964 Marcos 1800 | |
| Make | Ford | Marcos |
| Model | Econovan | 1800 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1964 |
| Body Type | Van | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1783 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 96 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 155 Nm | 149 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1445 kg | 774 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1060 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2280 mm |
