2002 BMW 760 vs. 1966 Marcos 1800
To start off, 2002 BMW 760 is newer by 36 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 5,972 cc (12 cylinders), 2002 BMW 760 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 BMW 760 (438 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 324 more horse power than 1966 Marcos 1800. (114 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 BMW 760 should accelerate faster than 1966 Marcos 1800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 BMW 760 weights approximately 1324 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, 2002 BMW 760 (600 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 451 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Marcos 1800. (149 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2002 BMW 760 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Marcos 1800. 2002 BMW 760 has automatic transmission and 1966 Marcos 1800 has manual transmission. 1966 Marcos 1800 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 BMW 760 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 BMW 760 | 1966 Marcos 1800 | |
Make | BMW | Marcos |
Model | 760 | 1800 |
Year Released | 2002 | 1966 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5972 cc | 1783 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 438 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 600 Nm | 149 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2094 kg | 770 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4080 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2280 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 27 L |