2008 Ford Fiesta vs. 1964 Marcos 1800
To start off, 2008 Ford Fiesta is newer by 44 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 1,783 cc (4 cylinders), 1964 Marcos 1800 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford Fiesta weights approximately 336 kg more than 1964 Marcos 1800.
Because 1964 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 1964 Marcos 1800. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Ford Fiesta, 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, 1964 Marcos 1800 (149 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Fiesta. (146 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1964 Marcos 1800 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Fiesta.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Ford Fiesta | 1964 Marcos 1800 | |
Make | Ford | Marcos |
Model | Fiesta | 1800 |
Year Released | 2008 | 1964 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1594 cc | 1783 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 114 HP |
Torque | 146 Nm | 149 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 188 km/hour | 187 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 774 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4080 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1060 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2280 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 27 L |