1981 Lancia Beta vs. 1967 Marcos 1600
To start off, 1981 Lancia Beta is newer by 14 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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Lancia Beta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Marcos 1600 (120 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1981 Lancia Beta. (116 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Marcos 1600 should accelerate faster than 1981 Lancia Beta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Lancia Beta weights approximately 298 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 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Lancia Beta. (165 Nm). This means 1967 Marcos 1600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Lancia Beta.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Lancia Beta | 1967 Marcos 1600 | |
Make | Lancia | Marcos |
Model | Beta | 1600 |
Year Released | 1981 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1652 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 116 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 165 Nm | 172 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 72.8 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1048 kg | 750 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3820 mm | 4080 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1060 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2280 mm |