1981 Fiat 131 vs. 1968 Marcos 1600
To start off, 1981 Fiat 131 is newer by 13 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 @ 5400 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1981 Fiat 131. (71 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Marcos 1600 should accelerate faster than 1981 Fiat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Fiat 131 weights approximately 298 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 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Fiat 131. (110 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1968 Marcos 1600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Fiat 131.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Fiat 131 | 1968 Marcos 1600 | |
| Make | Fiat | Marcos |
| Model | 131 | 1600 |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1367 cc | 1596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 88 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.4:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 762 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2270 mm |
