1967 Marcos 1600 vs. 1973 Fiat 130
To start off, 1973 Fiat 130 is newer by 6 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 3,237 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Fiat 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Fiat 130 (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1967 Marcos 1600. (120 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Fiat 130 should accelerate faster than 1967 Marcos 1600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Fiat 130 weights approximately 820 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, 1973 Fiat 130 (255 Nm) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Marcos 1600. (172 Nm). This means 1973 Fiat 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Marcos 1600. 1973 Fiat 130 has automatic transmission and 1967 Marcos 1600 has manual transmission. 1967 Marcos 1600 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 Fiat 130 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Marcos 1600 | 1973 Fiat 130 | |
| Make | Marcos | Fiat |
| Model | 1600 | 130 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1652 cc | 3237 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 172 Nm | 255 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.8 mm | 66 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 750 kg | 1570 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2730 mm |
