1967 Marcos 1600 vs. 1994 Porsche 968
To start off, 1994 Porsche 968 is newer by 27 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 2,990 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Porsche 968 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Porsche 968 (240 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 1967 Marcos 1600. (120 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Porsche 968 should accelerate faster than 1967 Marcos 1600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Porsche 968 weights approximately 650 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, 1994 Porsche 968 (305 Nm) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Marcos 1600. (172 Nm). This means 1994 Porsche 968 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Marcos 1600.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Marcos 1600 | 1994 Porsche 968 | |
Make | Marcos | Porsche |
Model | 1600 | 968 |
Year Released | 1967 | 1994 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1652 cc | 2990 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 240 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 172 Nm | 305 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 750 kg | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 4330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2510 mm |