2000 Ford Falcon vs. 1967 Marcos 1600
To start off, 2000 Ford Falcon 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 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford Falcon (268 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 1967 Marcos 1600. (120 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1967 Marcos 1600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ford Falcon weights approximately 548 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 Ford Falcon (420 Nm) has 248 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Marcos 1600. (172 Nm). This means 2000 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Marcos 1600.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ford Falcon | 1967 Marcos 1600 | |
| Make | Ford | Marcos |
| Model | Falcon | 1600 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1652 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 268 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 420 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 72.8 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1298 kg | 750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1060 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2280 mm |
