1955 Austin A 55 vs. 1967 Marcos 1600
To start off, 1967 Marcos 1600 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Austin A 55. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Austin A 55 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 69 more horse power than 1955 Austin A 55. (51 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Marcos 1600 should accelerate faster than 1955 Austin A 55. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Austin A 55 weights approximately 305 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 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Austin A 55. (110 Nm). This means 1967 Marcos 1600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Austin A 55.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Austin A 55 | 1967 Marcos 1600 | |
| Make | Austin | Marcos |
| Model | A 55 | 1600 |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1489 cc | 1652 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1055 kg | 750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1060 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2280 mm |
