1968 Marcos 1600 vs. 1956 Mercedes-Benz 219
To start off, 1968 Marcos 1600 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Mercedes-Benz 219. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Mercedes-Benz 219 would be higher. At 2,193 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 Mercedes-Benz 219 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Mercedes-Benz 219 weights approximately 518 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.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Marcos 1600 | 1956 Mercedes-Benz 219 | |
Make | Marcos | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 1600 | 219 |
Year Released | 1968 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1596 cc | 2193 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 88 HP | 0 HP |
Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 160 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 762 kg | 1280 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1070 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2660 mm |