1969 Fiat 124 vs. 1968 Marcos 1600
To start off, 1969 Fiat 124 is newer by 1 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 1,596 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Marcos 1600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Marcos 1600 (88 HP) has 29 more horse power than 1969 Fiat 124. (59 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Marcos 1600 should accelerate faster than 1969 Fiat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Fiat 124 weights approximately 168 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, 1968 Marcos 1600 (130 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Fiat 124. (87 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1968 Marcos 1600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Fiat 124.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Fiat 124 | 1968 Marcos 1600 | |
| Make | Fiat | Marcos |
| Model | 124 | 1600 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1197 cc | 1596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 88 HP |
| Torque | 87 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 77.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 762 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2270 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 45 L |
