1968 Marcos 1600 vs. 1971 Nissan Bluebird
To start off, 1971 Nissan Bluebird 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 1,596 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Marcos 1600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Marcos 1600 (88 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1971 Nissan Bluebird. (76 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Marcos 1600 should accelerate faster than 1971 Nissan Bluebird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Nissan Bluebird weights approximately 193 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, 1971 Nissan Bluebird (135 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Marcos 1600. (130 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1971 Nissan Bluebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Marcos 1600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Marcos 1600 | 1971 Nissan Bluebird | |
| Make | Marcos | Nissan |
| Model | 1600 | Bluebird |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1596 cc | 1595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 88 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 762 kg | 955 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1070 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2510 mm |
