2008 Ford Ranger vs. 1965 Marcos 1800
To start off, 2008 Ford Ranger is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Marcos 1800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Marcos 1800 would be higher. At 2,970 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford Ranger (148 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1965 Marcos 1800. (114 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford Ranger should accelerate faster than 1965 Marcos 1800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford Ranger weights approximately 337 kg more than 1965 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, 2008 Ford Ranger (245 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Marcos 1800. (149 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Ranger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Marcos 1800.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ford Ranger | 1965 Marcos 1800 | |
| Make | Ford | Marcos |
| Model | Ranger | 1800 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1965 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2970 cc | 1778 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 149 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1107 kg | 770 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3200 mm | 2280 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 27 L |
