2007 BMW 650 vs. 1967 Marcos 1600
To start off, 2007 BMW 650 is newer by 40 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 4,799 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 BMW 650 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 650 (363 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 243 more horse power than 1967 Marcos 1600. (120 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 650 should accelerate faster than 1967 Marcos 1600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 650 weights approximately 890 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, 2007 BMW 650 (490 Nm) has 318 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Marcos 1600. (172 Nm). This means 2007 BMW 650 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Marcos 1600. 2007 BMW 650 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. 2007 BMW 650 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 650 | 1967 Marcos 1600 | |
| Make | BMW | Marcos |
| Model | 650 | 1600 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4799 cc | 1652 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 363 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 193 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1640 kg | 750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1060 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2280 mm |
