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 1,789 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Marcos 1800 (114 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2008 Ford Ranger. (90 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Marcos 1800 should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford Ranger weights approximately 666 kg more than 1965 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, 1965 Marcos 1800 (149 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Ranger. (135 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1965 Marcos 1800 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Ranger.
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 | 1789 cc | 1778 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 149 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 84.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1436 kg | 770 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5770 mm | 4080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2280 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 27 L |
