1968 Marcos 1600 vs. 1987 Porsche 944
To start off, 1987 Porsche 944 is newer by 19 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 2,479 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Porsche 944 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Porsche 944 (150 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1968 Marcos 1600. (88 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Porsche 944 should accelerate faster than 1968 Marcos 1600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Porsche 944 weights approximately 583 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, 1987 Porsche 944 (195 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Marcos 1600. (130 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1987 Porsche 944 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Marcos 1600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Marcos 1600 | 1987 Porsche 944 | |
| Make | Marcos | Porsche |
| Model | 1600 | 944 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1596 cc | 2479 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 88 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 195 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77.6 mm | 78.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 762 kg | 1345 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1070 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 66 L |
