2008 Land Rover Discovery vs. 1965 Marcos 1800
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Discovery 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 2,495 cc, 2008 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 1430 kg more than 1965 Marcos 1800.
Because 2008 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1965 Marcos 1800. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Land Rover Discovery will offer significantly more control. 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 Land Rover Discovery (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Marcos 1800. (149 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Marcos 1800. 2008 Land Rover Discovery has automatic transmission and 1965 Marcos 1800 has manual transmission. 1965 Marcos 1800 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Land Rover Discovery will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Land Rover Discovery | 1965 Marcos 1800 | |
| Make | Land Rover | Marcos |
| Model | Discovery | 1800 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1965 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2495 cc | 1778 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 114 HP |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 149 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 770 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4080 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2280 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 27 L |
