1968 Bizzarrini GT vs. 1968 Marcos 1600
To start off, both 1968 Bizzarrini GT and 1968 Marcos 1600 were released in the same year (1968). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,897 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Bizzarrini GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Bizzarrini GT (108 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1968 Marcos 1600. (88 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Bizzarrini GT should accelerate faster than 1968 Marcos 1600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Marcos 1600 weights approximately 82 kg more than 1968 Bizzarrini GT.
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, 1968 Bizzarrini GT (157 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Marcos 1600. (130 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1968 Bizzarrini GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Marcos 1600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Bizzarrini GT | 1968 Marcos 1600 | |
| Make | Bizzarrini | Marcos |
| Model | GT | 1600 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1897 cc | 1596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 88 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 762 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 4080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1050 mm | 1070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2270 mm |
