2000 Bentley Continental vs. 1967 Marcos 1600
To start off, 2000 Bentley Continental is newer by 33 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 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Bentley Continental (421 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 301 more horse power than 1967 Marcos 1600. (120 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1967 Marcos 1600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1700 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, 2000 Bentley Continental (875 Nm) has 703 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Marcos 1600. (172 Nm). This means 2000 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Marcos 1600. 2000 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 1967 Marcos 1600 has manual transmission. 1967 Marcos 1600 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Bentley Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Bentley Continental | 1967 Marcos 1600 | |
| Make | Bentley | Marcos |
| Model | Continental | 1600 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 1652 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 421 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 72.8 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1060 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2280 mm |
