1963 Ford Taunus vs. 1968 Marcos 1600
To start off, 1968 Marcos 1600 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Ford Taunus 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 50 more horse power than 1963 Ford Taunus. (38 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Marcos 1600 should accelerate faster than 1963 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Ford Taunus weights approximately 83 kg more than 1968 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.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Ford Taunus | 1968 Marcos 1600 | |
Make | Ford | Marcos |
Model | Taunus | 1600 |
Year Released | 1963 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1183 cc | 1596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 38 HP | 88 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80.1 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 58.9 mm | 77.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 845 kg | 762 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4080 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1070 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2270 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 45 L |