1959 Abarth 1600 vs. 1964 Marcos 1800
To start off, 1964 Marcos 1800 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Abarth 1600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Abarth 1600 would be higher. At 1,783 cc (4 cylinders), 1964 Marcos 1800 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Marcos 1800 (114 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1959 Abarth 1600. (89 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Marcos 1800 should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth 1600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Abarth 1600 weights approximately 186 kg more than 1964 Marcos 1800.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Abarth 1600 | 1964 Marcos 1800 | |
| Make | Abarth | Marcos |
| Model | 1600 | 1800 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1588 cc | 1783 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 187 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 774 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1060 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2280 mm |
