1967 Marcos 1600 vs. 1981 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1981 Toyota Celica is newer by 14 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 13 more horse power than 1981 Toyota Celica. (107 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Marcos 1600 should accelerate faster than 1981 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Toyota Celica weights approximately 360 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 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Toyota Celica. (147 Nm). This means 1967 Marcos 1600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Marcos 1600 | 1981 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Marcos | Toyota |
| Model | 1600 | Celica |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1652 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 107 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 172 Nm | 147 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.8 mm | 77 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 750 kg | 1110 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2510 mm |
