1963 Humber Sceptre 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 Humber Sceptre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Humber Sceptre 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 10 more horse power than 1963 Humber Sceptre. (78 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Marcos 1600 should accelerate faster than 1963 Humber Sceptre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Humber Sceptre weights approximately 362 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. Let's talk about torque, 1968 Marcos 1600 (130 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Humber Sceptre. (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1968 Marcos 1600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Humber Sceptre.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Humber Sceptre | 1968 Marcos 1600 | |
Make | Humber | Marcos |
Model | Sceptre | 1600 |
Year Released | 1963 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1592 cc | 1596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 78 HP | 88 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 124 Nm | 130 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81.5 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 77.6 mm |
Top Speed | 145 km/hour | 175 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1124 kg | 762 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4080 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1070 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2270 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 45 L |