1968 Marcos 1600 vs. 1955 Mercedes-Benz 220
To start off, 1968 Marcos 1600 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Mercedes-Benz 220. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Mercedes-Benz 220 would be higher. At 2,195 cc (6 cylinders), 1955 Mercedes-Benz 220 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Marcos 1600 (88 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1955 Mercedes-Benz 220. (83 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Marcos 1600 should accelerate faster than 1955 Mercedes-Benz 220. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Mercedes-Benz 220 weights approximately 513 kg more than 1968 Marcos 1600.
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, 1955 Mercedes-Benz 220 (158 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Marcos 1600. (130 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1955 Mercedes-Benz 220 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Marcos 1600.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Marcos 1600 | 1955 Mercedes-Benz 220 | |
Make | Marcos | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 1600 | 220 |
Year Released | 1968 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1596 cc | 2195 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 88 HP | 83 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 130 Nm | 158 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77.6 mm | 72.8 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 762 kg | 1275 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1070 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2830 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 100 L |