1949 Allard J vs. 1970 Marcos 2 Litres
To start off, 1970 Marcos 2 Litres is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Allard J. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Allard J would be higher. At 4,375 cc (8 cylinders), 1949 Allard J is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1949 Allard J (120 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1970 Marcos 2 Litres. (87 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1949 Allard J should accelerate faster than 1970 Marcos 2 Litres. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Allard J weights approximately 9 kg more than 1970 Marcos 2 Litres. 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 Allard J | 1970 Marcos 2 Litres | |
| Make | Allard | Marcos |
| Model | J | 2 Litres |
| Year Released | 1949 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4375 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 87 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 864 kg | 855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 4080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 870 mm | 1090 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2270 mm |
