1950 Alvis TA 14 vs. 1968 Marcos 2 Litres
To start off, 1968 Marcos 2 Litres is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Alvis TA 14. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Alvis TA 14 would be higher. At 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Marcos 2 Litres is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Marcos 2 Litres (126 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1950 Alvis TA 14. (64 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Marcos 2 Litres should accelerate faster than 1950 Alvis TA 14. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Alvis TA 14 weights approximately 520 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.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Alvis TA 14 | 1968 Marcos 2 Litres | |
Make | Alvis | Marcos |
Model | TA 14 | 2 Litres |
Year Released | 1950 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1892 cc | 2994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 64 HP | 126 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4080 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1600 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2270 mm |