1968 Marcos 1600 vs. 1965 Morgan 4
To start off, 1968 Marcos 1600 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Morgan 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 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 33 more horse power than 1965 Morgan 4. (55 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Marcos 1600 should accelerate faster than 1965 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Marcos 1600 weights approximately 102 kg more than 1965 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.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Marcos 1600 | 1965 Morgan 4 | |
Make | Marcos | Morgan |
Model | 1600 | 4 |
Year Released | 1968 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1596 cc | 1340 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 88 HP | 55 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 762 kg | 660 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 |