1963 Abarth 1600 vs. 1964 Marcos 1800
To start off, 1964 Marcos 1800 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Abarth 1600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Abarth 1600 would be higher. At 1,783 cc (4 cylinders), 1964 Marcos 1800 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Abarth 1600 (155 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1964 Marcos 1800. (114 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Abarth 1600 should accelerate faster than 1964 Marcos 1800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Marcos 1800 weights approximately 30 kg more than 1963 Abarth 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, 1963 Abarth 1600 (167 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Marcos 1800. (149 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1963 Abarth 1600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Marcos 1800.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Abarth 1600 | 1964 Marcos 1800 | |
Make | Abarth | Marcos |
Model | 1600 | 1800 |
Year Released | 1963 | 1964 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1588 cc | 1783 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 155 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 149 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 84.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 68.5 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
Top Speed | 240 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 | 744 kg | 774 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 4080 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1060 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2100 mm | 2280 mm |