1967 Marcos 1600 vs. 1993 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 1993 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 26 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 4,192 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Mercedes-Benz E is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Mercedes-Benz E (275 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 155 more horse power than 1967 Marcos 1600. (120 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Mercedes-Benz E should accelerate faster than 1967 Marcos 1600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Mercedes-Benz E weights approximately 994 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, 1993 Mercedes-Benz E (401 Nm) has 229 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Marcos 1600. (172 Nm). This means 1993 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Marcos 1600. 1993 Mercedes-Benz E 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. 1993 Mercedes-Benz E will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Marcos 1600 | 1993 Mercedes-Benz E | |
| Make | Marcos | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 1600 | E |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1652 cc | 4192 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 275 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 172 Nm | 401 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 91.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.8 mm | 79 mm |
| Top Speed | 193 km/hour | 249 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 750 kg | 1744 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2810 mm |
