1967 Marcos 1600 vs. 1998 Panoz Esperante
To start off, 1998 Panoz Esperante is newer by 31 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 4,599 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Panoz Esperante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Panoz Esperante (317 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 197 more horse power than 1967 Marcos 1600. (120 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 1967 Marcos 1600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Panoz Esperante weights approximately 520 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, 1998 Panoz Esperante (426 Nm) has 254 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Marcos 1600. (172 Nm). This means 1998 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Marcos 1600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Marcos 1600 | 1998 Panoz Esperante | |
| Make | Marcos | Panoz |
| Model | 1600 | Esperante |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1652 cc | 4599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 172 Nm | 426 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.8 mm | 90 mm |
| Top Speed | 193 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 750 kg | 1270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2720 mm |
