1968 Marcos 1600 vs. 1960 Moretti 750
To start off, 1968 Marcos 1600 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Moretti 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Moretti 750 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 59 more horse power than 1960 Moretti 750. (29 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Marcos 1600 should accelerate faster than 1960 Moretti 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Marcos 1600 weights approximately 2 kg more than 1960 Moretti 750. 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 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Moretti 750. (63 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1968 Marcos 1600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Moretti 750.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Marcos 1600 | 1960 Moretti 750 | |
| Make | Marcos | Moretti |
| Model | 1600 | 750 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1596 cc | 746 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 88 HP | 29 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 63 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 60 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77.6 mm | 66 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 762 kg | 760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 3760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1070 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2160 mm |
