1947 Allard K1 vs. 1968 Marcos 2 Litres
To start off, 1968 Marcos 2 Litres is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1947 Allard K1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1947 Allard K1 would be higher. At 3,622 cc (8 cylinders), 1947 Allard K1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Marcos 2 Litres (126 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1947 Allard K1. (85 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Marcos 2 Litres should accelerate faster than 1947 Allard K1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1947 Allard K1 weights approximately 167 kg more than 1968 Marcos 2 Litres.
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, 1968 Marcos 2 Litres (240 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1947 Allard K1. (203 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 1968 Marcos 2 Litres will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1947 Allard K1.
Compare all specifications:
| 1947 Allard K1 | 1968 Marcos 2 Litres | |
| Make | Allard | Marcos |
| Model | K1 | 2 Litres |
| Year Released | 1947 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3622 cc | 2994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 126 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1067 kg | 900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1090 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2270 mm |
