1956 Abarth 600 vs. 1968 Marcos 1600
To start off, 1968 Marcos 1600 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Abarth 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Abarth 600 would be higher. At 1,596 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Marcos 1600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Marcos 1600 (88 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1956 Abarth 600. (41 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Marcos 1600 should accelerate faster than 1956 Abarth 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Marcos 1600 weights approximately 177 kg more than 1956 Abarth 600. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1968 Marcos 1600 (130 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Abarth 600. (54 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1968 Marcos 1600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Abarth 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Abarth 600 | 1968 Marcos 1600 | |
| Make | Abarth | Marcos |
| Model | 600 | 1600 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 746 cc | 1596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 88 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 77.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 585 kg | 762 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2270 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 45 L |
