1966 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III vs. 1967 Marcos 1600
To start off, 1967 Marcos 1600 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III would be higher. At 2,912 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III (146 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1967 Marcos 1600. (120 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III should accelerate faster than 1967 Marcos 1600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III weights approximately 430 kg more than 1967 Marcos 1600. 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, 1967 Marcos 1600 (172 Nm) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III. (165 Nm). This means 1967 Marcos 1600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III | 1967 Marcos 1600 | |
| Make | Austin-Healey | Marcos |
| Model | 3000 Mk III | 1600 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2912 cc | 1652 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 146 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 83.4 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 72.8 mm |
| Top Speed | 195 km/hour | 193 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1060 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2280 mm |
