1968 Marcos 1600 vs. 1990 Nissan Presea
To start off, 1990 Nissan Presea is newer by 22 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 1,838 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Nissan Presea is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Nissan Presea (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1968 Marcos 1600. (88 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Nissan Presea should accelerate faster than 1968 Marcos 1600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Nissan Presea weights approximately 288 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.
Because 1968 Marcos 1600 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1968 Marcos 1600. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Nissan Presea, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1990 Nissan Presea (150 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Marcos 1600. (130 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1990 Nissan Presea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Marcos 1600.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Marcos 1600 | 1990 Nissan Presea | |
Make | Marcos | Nissan |
Model | 1600 | Presea |
Year Released | 1968 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1596 cc | 1838 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 88 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 130 Nm | 150 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 762 kg | 1050 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1070 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2510 mm |