1968 Marcos 1600 vs. 1974 Mazda 1000
To start off, 1974 Mazda 1000 is newer by 6 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 39 more horse power than 1974 Mazda 1000. (49 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Marcos 1600 should accelerate faster than 1974 Mazda 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Marcos 1600 weights approximately 52 kg more than 1974 Mazda 1000. 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 Marcos 1600 (130 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Mazda 1000. (77 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1968 Marcos 1600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Mazda 1000.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Marcos 1600 | 1974 Mazda 1000 | |
Make | Marcos | Mazda |
Model | 1600 | 1000 |
Year Released | 1968 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1596 cc | 986 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 88 HP | 49 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 130 Nm | 77 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 762 kg | 710 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 3800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1070 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2270 mm |