1967 Marcos 1600 vs. 1981 Volvo 240
To start off, 1981 Volvo 240 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 2,314 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Volvo 240 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Marcos 1600 (120 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1981 Volvo 240. (111 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Marcos 1600 should accelerate faster than 1981 Volvo 240. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Volvo 240 weights approximately 550 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, 1981 Volvo 240 (185 Nm) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Marcos 1600. (172 Nm). This means 1981 Volvo 240 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Marcos 1600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Marcos 1600 | 1981 Volvo 240 | |
| Make | Marcos | Volvo |
| Model | 1600 | 240 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1652 cc | 2314 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 111 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 172 Nm | 185 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 750 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2660 mm |
