1968 Marcos 1600 vs. 1981 Opel Ascona
To start off, 1981 Opel Ascona is newer by 13 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 14 more horse power than 1981 Opel Ascona. (74 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Marcos 1600 should accelerate faster than 1981 Opel Ascona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Opel Ascona weights approximately 158 kg more than 1968 Marcos 1600.
Let's talk about torque, 1968 Marcos 1600 (130 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Opel Ascona. (101 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1968 Marcos 1600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Opel Ascona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Marcos 1600 | 1981 Opel Ascona | |
| Make | Marcos | Opel |
| Model | 1600 | Ascona |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1596 cc | 1295 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 88 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 101 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77.6 mm | 73.4 mm |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 762 kg | 920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1070 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 70 L |
