1959 Abarth 850 vs. 1968 Marcos 1600
To start off, 1968 Marcos 1600 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Abarth 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Abarth 850 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 18 more horse power than 1959 Abarth 850. (70 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Marcos 1600 should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Marcos 1600 weights approximately 192 kg more than 1959 Abarth 850. 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 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth 850. (80 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1968 Marcos 1600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth 850.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Abarth 850 | 1968 Marcos 1600 | |
| Make | Abarth | Marcos |
| Model | 850 | 1600 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 847 cc | 1596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 88 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 175 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 762 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 4080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2270 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 45 L |
