2003 Ford GT vs. 1964 Marcos 1800
To start off, 2003 Ford GT is newer by 39 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 5,409 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Ford GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ford GT (493 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 379 more horse power than 1964 Marcos 1800. (114 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ford GT should accelerate faster than 1964 Marcos 1800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Ford GT weights approximately 746 kg more than 1964 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, 2003 Ford GT (678 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 529 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Marcos 1800. (149 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2003 Ford GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Marcos 1800.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Ford GT | 1964 Marcos 1800 | |
Make | Ford | Marcos |
Model | GT | 1800 |
Year Released | 2003 | 1964 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5409 cc | 1783 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 493 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 678 Nm | 149 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 84.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 105.8 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 305 km/hour | 187 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 774 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4080 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1060 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2280 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 27 L |