1996 Chevrolet Blazer vs. 1968 Marcos 1600
To start off, 1996 Chevrolet Blazer is newer by 28 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 4,296 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Chevrolet Blazer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Chevrolet Blazer (160 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1968 Marcos 1600. (88 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Chevrolet Blazer should accelerate faster than 1968 Marcos 1600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Chevrolet Blazer weights approximately 1153 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1996 Chevrolet Blazer (345 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 215 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Marcos 1600. (130 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1996 Chevrolet Blazer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Marcos 1600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Chevrolet Blazer | 1968 Marcos 1600 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Marcos |
| Model | Blazer | 1600 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4296 cc | 1596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 88 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 345 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1915 kg | 762 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2270 mm |
