1953 Austin A 90 vs. 1967 Marcos 1600
To start off, 1967 Marcos 1600 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Austin A 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Austin A 90 would be higher. At 2,658 cc (4 cylinders), 1953 Austin A 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Marcos 1600 (120 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1953 Austin A 90. (87 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Marcos 1600 should accelerate faster than 1953 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Austin A 90 weights approximately 640 kg more than 1967 Marcos 1600.
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, 1953 Austin A 90 (190 Nm) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Marcos 1600. (172 Nm). This means 1953 Austin A 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Marcos 1600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Austin A 90 | 1967 Marcos 1600 | |
| Make | Austin | Marcos |
| Model | A 90 | 1600 |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2658 cc | 1652 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1060 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2280 mm |
