1967 Marcos 1600 vs. 1983 Toyota Model F
To start off, 1983 Toyota Model F 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 1,812 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Toyota Model F is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Marcos 1600 (120 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1983 Toyota Model F. (76 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Marcos 1600 should accelerate faster than 1983 Toyota Model F. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Toyota Model F 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, 1967 Marcos 1600 (172 Nm) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Toyota Model F. (140 Nm). This means 1967 Marcos 1600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Toyota Model F. 1983 Toyota Model F 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. 1983 Toyota Model F will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Marcos 1600 | 1983 Toyota Model F | |
| Make | Marcos | Toyota |
| Model | 1600 | Model F |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1652 cc | 1812 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 172 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.8 mm | 78 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 8 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 750 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2240 mm |
