1968 Marcos 1600 vs. 1973 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 1973 Pontiac Firebird is newer by 5 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 7,462 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Pontiac Firebird (296 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 208 more horse power than 1968 Marcos 1600. (88 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 1968 Marcos 1600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Pontiac Firebird weights approximately 988 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, 1973 Pontiac Firebird (563 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 433 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Marcos 1600. (130 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1973 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Marcos 1600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Marcos 1600 | 1973 Pontiac Firebird | |
| Make | Marcos | Pontiac |
| Model | 1600 | Firebird |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1596 cc | 7462 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 88 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 563 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 105.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77.6 mm | 106.9 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 762 kg | 1750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1070 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 76 L |
