1967 Marcos 1600 vs. 1959 Renault Floride
To start off, 1967 Marcos 1600 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Renault Floride. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Renault Floride would be higher. At 1,652 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Marcos 1600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Marcos 1600 (120 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1959 Renault Floride. (35 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Marcos 1600 should accelerate faster than 1959 Renault Floride. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Renault Floride weights approximately 10 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, 1967 Marcos 1600 (172 Nm) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Renault Floride. (59 Nm). This means 1967 Marcos 1600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Renault Floride.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Marcos 1600 | 1959 Renault Floride | |
Make | Marcos | Renault |
Model | 1600 | Floride |
Year Released | 1967 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1652 cc | 845 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 35 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 172 Nm | 59 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 58 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.8 mm | 80 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 750 kg | 760 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2270 mm |