1996 BMW M3 vs. 1967 Marcos 1600
To start off, 1996 BMW M3 is newer by 29 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 3,169 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 BMW M3 (328 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 208 more horse power than 1967 Marcos 1600. (120 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 1967 Marcos 1600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW M3 weights approximately 882 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, 1996 BMW M3 (350 Nm) has 178 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Marcos 1600. (172 Nm). This means 1996 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Marcos 1600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 BMW M3 | 1967 Marcos 1600 | |
| Make | BMW | Marcos |
| Model | M3 | 1600 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3169 cc | 1652 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 328 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.4 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 72.8 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1632 kg | 750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1060 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2280 mm |
