1985 Alfa Romeo 90 vs. 1967 Marcos 1600
To start off, 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 is newer by 18 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 2,492 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 (153 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1967 Marcos 1600. (120 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 should accelerate faster than 1967 Marcos 1600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 weights approximately 420 kg more than 1967 Marcos 1600. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 (211 Nm) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Marcos 1600. (172 Nm). This means 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Marcos 1600.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Alfa Romeo 90 | 1967 Marcos 1600 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Marcos |
Model | 90 | 1600 |
Year Released | 1985 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2492 cc | 1652 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 211 Nm | 172 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 68.3 mm | 72.8 mm |
Top Speed | 203 km/hour | 193 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 750 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4080 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1060 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2280 mm |