2006 BMW 650 vs. 1968 Marcos 1600
To start off, 2006 BMW 650 is newer by 38 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 4,801 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 BMW 650 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 650 (360 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 272 more horse power than 1968 Marcos 1600. (88 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 650 should accelerate faster than 1968 Marcos 1600.
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, 2006 BMW 650 (488 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 358 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Marcos 1600. (130 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 650 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Marcos 1600.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 650 | 1968 Marcos 1600 | |
| Make | BMW | Marcos |
| Model | 650 | 1600 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4801 cc | 1596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 360 HP | 88 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.3 mm | 77.6 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2270 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 45 L |
