1986 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1967 Marcos 1600
To start off, 1986 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 19 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 5,338 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (370 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 250 more horse power than 1967 Marcos 1600. (120 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1967 Marcos 1600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 1070 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, 1986 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (510 Nm) has 338 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Marcos 1600. (172 Nm). This means 1986 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Marcos 1600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1967 Marcos 1600 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Marcos |
| Model | V8 Vantage | 1600 |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5338 cc | 1652 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 370 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 510 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 100.1 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.1 mm | 72.8 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1060 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2280 mm |
