1968 Marcos 1600 vs. 1968 Holden Monaro

To start off, both 1968 Marcos 1600 and 1968 Holden Monaro were released in the same year (1968). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,024 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Holden Monaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Holden Monaro (181 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 1968 Marcos 1600. (88 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Holden Monaro should accelerate faster than 1968 Marcos 1600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Holden Monaro weights approximately 698 kg more than 1968 Marcos 1600. 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 Holden Monaro (407 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 277 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Marcos 1600. (130 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1968 Holden Monaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Marcos 1600. 1968 Holden Monaro has automatic transmission and 1968 Marcos 1600 has manual transmission. 1968 Marcos 1600 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1968 Holden Monaro will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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