1967 Marcos 1600 vs. 2013 Aston Martin Vantage
To start off, 2013 Aston Martin Vantage is newer by 46 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 5,935 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Aston Martin Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Aston Martin Vantage (510 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 390 more horse power than 1967 Marcos 1600. (120 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Aston Martin Vantage should accelerate faster than 1967 Marcos 1600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Aston Martin Vantage weights approximately 930 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, 2013 Aston Martin Vantage (569 Nm) has 397 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Marcos 1600. (172 Nm). This means 2013 Aston Martin Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Marcos 1600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Marcos 1600 | 2013 Aston Martin Vantage | |
| Make | Marcos | Aston Martin |
| Model | 1600 | Vantage |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1652 cc | 5935 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 510 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 172 Nm | 569 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.8 mm | 79 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 750 kg | 1680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 4385 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 2022 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2601 mm |
