1953 Austin-Healey 100 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-Healey 100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Austin-Healey 100 would be higher. At 2,660 cc (4 cylinders), 1953 Austin-Healey 100 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Marcos 1600 (120 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1953 Austin-Healey 100. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Marcos 1600 should accelerate faster than 1953 Austin-Healey 100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Austin-Healey 100 weights approximately 198 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, 1967 Marcos 1600 (172 Nm) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Austin-Healey 100. (144 Nm). This means 1967 Marcos 1600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Austin-Healey 100.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Austin-Healey 100 | 1967 Marcos 1600 | |
Make | Austin-Healey | Marcos |
Model | 100 | 1600 |
Year Released | 1953 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2660 cc | 1652 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 144 Nm | 172 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 72.8 mm |
Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 193 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 948 kg | 750 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4080 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1060 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2280 mm |