1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe vs. 1967 Marcos 1600
To start off, 1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Marcos 1600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Marcos 1600 would be higher. At 1,995 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe (230 HP @ 8800 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 1967 Marcos 1600. (120 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe should accelerate faster than 1967 Marcos 1600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Marcos 1600 weights approximately 30 kg more than 1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe.
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, 1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe (190 Nm) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Marcos 1600. (172 Nm). This means 1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Marcos 1600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe | 1967 Marcos 1600 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Marcos |
| Model | Coupe | 1600 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1652 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 52.2 mm | 72.8 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 720 kg | 750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 990 mm | 1060 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2280 mm |
