1950 DKW F 89 vs. 1970 Marcos 2 Litres
To start off, 1970 Marcos 2 Litres is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 DKW F 89. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 DKW F 89 would be higher. At 1,996 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Marcos 2 Litres is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Marcos 2 Litres (87 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1950 DKW F 89. (24 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Marcos 2 Litres should accelerate faster than 1950 DKW F 89. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 DKW F 89 weights approximately 55 kg more than 1970 Marcos 2 Litres.
Because 1970 Marcos 2 Litres is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1970 Marcos 2 Litres. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1950 DKW F 89, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 DKW F 89 | 1970 Marcos 2 Litres | |
Make | DKW | Marcos |
Model | F 89 | 2 Litres |
Year Released | 1950 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 684 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 24 HP | 87 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 855 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1600 mm |