1977 Ford Taunus vs. 1967 Marcos 1600
To start off, 1977 Ford Taunus is newer by 10 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 67 more horse power than 1977 Ford Taunus. (53 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Marcos 1600 should accelerate faster than 1977 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Ford Taunus weights approximately 270 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 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ford Taunus. (91 Nm). This means 1967 Marcos 1600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Ford Taunus | 1967 Marcos 1600 | |
| Make | Ford | Marcos |
| Model | Taunus | 1600 |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1292 cc | 1652 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 91 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 72.8 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1060 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2280 mm |
