1956 Fiat 1400 vs. 1967 Marcos 1600
To start off, 1967 Marcos 1600 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Fiat 1400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Fiat 1400 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 67 more horse power than 1956 Fiat 1400. (53 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Marcos 1600 should accelerate faster than 1956 Fiat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Fiat 1400 weights approximately 415 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 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Fiat 1400. (88 Nm). This means 1967 Marcos 1600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Fiat 1400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Fiat 1400 | 1967 Marcos 1600 | |
| Make | Fiat | Marcos |
| Model | 1400 | 1600 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1394 cc | 1652 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 88 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 72.8 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1165 kg | 750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1060 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2280 mm |
