1968 Marcos 1600 vs. 2005 Toyota MR2
To start off, 2005 Toyota MR2 is newer by 37 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 1,792 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Toyota MR2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota MR2 (150 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1968 Marcos 1600. (88 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota MR2 should accelerate faster than 1968 Marcos 1600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota MR2 weights approximately 303 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, 2005 Toyota MR2 (170 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Marcos 1600. (130 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota MR2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Marcos 1600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Marcos 1600 | 2005 Toyota MR2 | |
| Make | Marcos | Toyota |
| Model | 1600 | MR2 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1596 cc | 1792 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 88 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77.6 mm | 91.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 762 kg | 1065 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 3900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1070 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 48 L |
