1967 Marcos 1600 vs. 2001 TVR Tuscan
To start off, 2001 TVR Tuscan is newer by 34 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 3,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 TVR Tuscan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 TVR Tuscan (390 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 270 more horse power than 1967 Marcos 1600. (120 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 TVR Tuscan should accelerate faster than 1967 Marcos 1600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 TVR Tuscan weights approximately 425 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, 2001 TVR Tuscan (420 Nm) has 248 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Marcos 1600. (172 Nm). This means 2001 TVR Tuscan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Marcos 1600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Marcos 1600 | 2001 TVR Tuscan | |
| Make | Marcos | TVR |
| Model | 1600 | Tuscan |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1652 cc | 3996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 390 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 172 Nm | 420 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.8 mm | 92 mm |
| 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 | 1175 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2290 mm |
