1967 Marcos 1600 vs. 1983 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1983 Opel Rekord is newer by 16 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 2,197 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Opel Rekord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Marcos 1600 (120 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1983 Opel Rekord. (114 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Marcos 1600 should accelerate faster than 1983 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Opel Rekord weights approximately 500 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, 1983 Opel Rekord (186 Nm) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Marcos 1600. (172 Nm). This means 1983 Opel Rekord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Marcos 1600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Marcos 1600 | 1983 Opel Rekord | |
| Make | Marcos | Opel |
| Model | 1600 | Rekord |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1652 cc | 2197 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 172 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 750 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2680 mm |
