1968 Marcos 1600 vs. 1962 Volvo 120
To start off, 1968 Marcos 1600 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Volvo 120. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Volvo 120 would be higher. At 1,778 cc (4 cylinders), 1962 Volvo 120 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Marcos 1600 (88 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1962 Volvo 120. (81 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Marcos 1600 should accelerate faster than 1962 Volvo 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Volvo 120 weights approximately 248 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, 1962 Volvo 120 (142 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Marcos 1600. (130 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1962 Volvo 120 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Marcos 1600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Marcos 1600 | 1962 Volvo 120 | |
| Make | Marcos | Volvo |
| Model | 1600 | 120 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1596 cc | 1778 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 88 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 84.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77.6 mm | 80 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 762 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1070 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 58 L |
