1968 Marcos 1600 vs. 1971 Morris Marina
To start off, 1971 Morris Marina is newer by 3 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 1,798 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Morris Marina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Morris Marina (95 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1968 Marcos 1600. (88 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Morris Marina should accelerate faster than 1968 Marcos 1600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Morris Marina weights approximately 195 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, 1971 Morris Marina (144 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Marcos 1600. (130 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1971 Morris Marina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Marcos 1600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Marcos 1600 | 1971 Morris Marina | |
| Make | Marcos | Morris |
| Model | 1600 | Marina |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1596 cc | 1798 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 88 HP | 95 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 80.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77.6 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 762 kg | 957 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1070 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2440 mm |
