1967 Marcos 1600 vs. 1958 Talbot 2500
To start off, 1967 Marcos 1600 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Talbot 2500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Talbot 2500 would be higher. At 2,491 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Talbot 2500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Marcos 1600 (120 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1958 Talbot 2500. (119 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Marcos 1600 should accelerate faster than 1958 Talbot 2500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Talbot 2500 weights approximately 250 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, 1958 Talbot 2500 (196 Nm) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Marcos 1600. (172 Nm). This means 1958 Talbot 2500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Marcos 1600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Marcos 1600 | 1958 Talbot 2500 | |
| Make | Marcos | Talbot |
| Model | 1600 | 2500 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1958 |
| Engine Size | 1652 cc | 2491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 119 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 172 Nm | 196 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 750 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2510 mm |
