1968 Marcos 1600 vs. 1974 Porsche 911
To start off, 1974 Porsche 911 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 2,687 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Porsche 911 (165 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1968 Marcos 1600. (88 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1968 Marcos 1600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Porsche 911 weights approximately 358 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, 1974 Porsche 911 (235 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Marcos 1600. (130 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1974 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Marcos 1600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Marcos 1600 | 1974 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Marcos | Porsche |
| Model | 1600 | 911 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1596 cc | 2687 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 88 HP | 165 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 235 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77.6 mm | 70.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 762 kg | 1120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1070 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2270 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 79 L |
