1972 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1967 Marcos 1600
To start off, 1972 Alfa Romeo Spider is newer by 5 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 31 more horse power than 1972 Alfa Romeo Spider. (89 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Marcos 1600 should accelerate faster than 1972 Alfa Romeo Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Alfa Romeo Spider weights approximately 230 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 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Alfa Romeo Spider. (121 Nm). This means 1967 Marcos 1600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1967 Marcos 1600 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Marcos |
| Model | Spider | 1600 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1289 cc | 1652 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 121 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.1 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 67.5 mm | 72.8 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1060 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2280 mm |
