2008 Ford F-450 vs. 1966 Marcos 1800
To start off, 2008 Ford F-450 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 6,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Ford F-450 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford F-450 (350 HP @ 3000 RPM) has 236 more horse power than 1966 Marcos 1800. (114 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford F-450 should accelerate faster than 1966 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, 2008 Ford F-450 (881 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 732 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Marcos 1800. (149 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2008 Ford F-450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Marcos 1800.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Ford F-450 | 1966 Marcos 1800 | |
Make | Ford | Marcos |
Model | F-450 | 1800 |
Year Released | 2008 | 1966 |
Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6400 cc | 1783 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 3000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 881 Nm | 149 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 6670 mm | 4080 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2430 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2030 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 4390 mm | 2280 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 144 L | 27 L |