1961 Fiat Cabriolet vs. 1967 Marcos 1600
To start off, 1967 Marcos 1600 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Fiat Cabriolet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Fiat Cabriolet 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 20 more horse power than 1961 Fiat Cabriolet. (100 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Marcos 1600 should accelerate faster than 1961 Fiat Cabriolet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Fiat Cabriolet weights approximately 216 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 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Fiat Cabriolet. (135 Nm). This means 1967 Marcos 1600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Fiat Cabriolet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Fiat Cabriolet | 1967 Marcos 1600 | |
| Make | Fiat | Marcos |
| Model | Cabriolet | 1600 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1585 cc | 1652 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 72.8 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1060 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2280 mm |
