1954 Hudson Metropolitan vs. 1967 Marcos 1600
To start off, 1967 Marcos 1600 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Hudson Metropolitan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Hudson Metropolitan would be higher. At 1,652 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Marcos 1600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Marcos 1600 (120 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1954 Hudson Metropolitan. (41 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Marcos 1600 should accelerate faster than 1954 Hudson Metropolitan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Hudson Metropolitan weights approximately 60 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 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Hudson Metropolitan. (76 Nm). This means 1967 Marcos 1600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Hudson Metropolitan.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Hudson Metropolitan | 1967 Marcos 1600 | |
Make | Hudson | Marcos |
Model | Metropolitan | 1600 |
Year Released | 1954 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1200 cc | 1652 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 41 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 76 Nm | 172 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 810 kg | 750 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 4080 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1060 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2280 mm |