1968 Marcos 1600 vs. 1969 Peugeot 404
To start off, 1969 Peugeot 404 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Marcos 1600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Marcos 1600 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 1969 Peugeot 404. (55 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Marcos 1600 should accelerate faster than 1969 Peugeot 404. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Peugeot 404 weights approximately 348 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.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Marcos 1600 | 1969 Peugeot 404 | |
Make | Marcos | Peugeot |
Model | 1600 | 404 |
Year Released | 1968 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1596 cc | 1467 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 88 HP | 55 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 762 kg | 1110 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 4590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1070 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2850 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 50 L |