1971 Ford GT 70 vs. 1967 Marcos 1600
To start off, 1971 Ford GT 70 is newer by 4 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 1,652 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Marcos 1600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Marcos 1600 (120 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1971 Ford GT 70. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Marcos 1600 should accelerate faster than 1971 Ford GT 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Ford GT 70 weights approximately 15 kg more than 1967 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, 1967 Marcos 1600 (172 Nm) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Ford GT 70. (125 Nm). This means 1967 Marcos 1600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Ford GT 70.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Ford GT 70 | 1967 Marcos 1600 | |
Make | Ford | Marcos |
Model | GT 70 | 1600 |
Year Released | 1971 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1599 cc | 1652 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 125 Nm | 172 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 93.7 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.4 mm | 72.8 mm |
Top Speed | 225 km/hour | 193 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 | 765 kg | 750 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4080 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1060 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2280 mm |