1968 Marcos 1600 vs. 1956 Morgan 4
To start off, 1968 Marcos 1600 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Morgan 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Morgan 4 would be higher. At 1,596 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Marcos 1600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Marcos 1600 (88 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1956 Morgan 4. (33 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Marcos 1600 should accelerate faster than 1956 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Marcos 1600 weights approximately 112 kg more than 1956 Morgan 4. 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, 1968 Marcos 1600 (130 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Morgan 4. (73 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 1968 Marcos 1600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Marcos 1600 | 1956 Morgan 4 | |
| Make | Marcos | Morgan |
| Model | 1600 | 4 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1596 cc | 1171 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 88 HP | 33 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 73 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2100 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 762 kg | 650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1070 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2450 mm |
