1968 Marcos 1600 vs. 1987 Venturi Cabriolet
To start off, 1987 Venturi Cabriolet 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 2,458 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Venturi Cabriolet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Venturi Cabriolet (197 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1968 Marcos 1600. (88 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Venturi Cabriolet should accelerate faster than 1968 Marcos 1600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Venturi Cabriolet weights approximately 534 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 Venturi Cabriolet (296 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 166 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Marcos 1600. (130 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1987 Venturi Cabriolet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Marcos 1600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Marcos 1600 | 1987 Venturi Cabriolet | |
| Make | Marcos | Venturi |
| Model | 1600 | Cabriolet |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1596 cc | 2458 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 88 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 296 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 762 kg | 1296 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1070 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2410 mm |
