1968 Marcos 1600 vs. 1987 Toyota Model F
To start off, 1987 Toyota Model F 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 1,811 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Toyota Model F is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Marcos 1600 (88 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1987 Toyota Model F. (79 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Marcos 1600 should accelerate faster than 1987 Toyota Model F. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Toyota Model F weights approximately 538 kg more than 1968 Marcos 1600.
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 Toyota Model F (140 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Marcos 1600. (130 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1987 Toyota Model F will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Marcos 1600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Marcos 1600 | 1987 Toyota Model F | |
| Make | Marcos | Toyota |
| Model | 1600 | Model F |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1596 cc | 1811 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 88 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77.6 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 8 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 762 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1070 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2240 mm |
