2008 Fiat Palio vs. 1966 Marcos 1800
To start off, 2008 Fiat Palio is newer by 42 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 1,783 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Marcos 1800 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Fiat Palio weights approximately 225 kg more than 1966 Marcos 1800.
Because 1966 Marcos 1800 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1966 Marcos 1800. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Fiat Palio, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1966 Marcos 1800 (149 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Palio. (102 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1966 Marcos 1800 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat Palio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Fiat Palio | 1966 Marcos 1800 | |
| Make | Fiat | Marcos |
| Model | Palio | 1800 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1242 cc | 1783 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 114 HP |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 149 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 995 kg | 770 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3830 mm | 4080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2280 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 27 L |
