1967 Marcos 1600 vs. 1970 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1970 Opel Rekord is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Marcos 1600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Marcos 1600 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 61 more horse power than 1970 Opel Rekord. (59 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Marcos 1600 should accelerate faster than 1970 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Opel Rekord weights approximately 340 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 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Opel Rekord. (106 Nm). This means 1967 Marcos 1600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Marcos 1600 | 1970 Opel Rekord | |
| Make | Marcos | Opel |
| Model | 1600 | Rekord |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1652 cc | 1492 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 172 Nm | 106 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 750 kg | 1090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2640 mm |
