1986 Alfa Romeo 75 vs. 1968 Marcos 1600
To start off, 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 is newer by 18 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, 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 (108 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1968 Marcos 1600. (88 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 should accelerate faster than 1968 Marcos 1600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 weights approximately 330 kg more than 1968 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, 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 (146 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Marcos 1600. (130 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Marcos 1600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 | 1968 Marcos 1600 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Marcos |
| Model | 75 | 1600 |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1570 cc | 1596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 88 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 77.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 175 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 | 1092 kg | 762 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2270 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 45 L |
