1951 Ferrari 195 vs. 1970 Marcos 2 Litres

To start off, 1970 Marcos 2 Litres is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Ferrari 195. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Ferrari 195 would be higher. At 2,341 cc (12 cylinders), 1951 Ferrari 195 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Ferrari 195 (129 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1970 Marcos 2 Litres. (87 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Ferrari 195 should accelerate faster than 1970 Marcos 2 Litres. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Ferrari 195 weights approximately 99 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:

1951 Ferrari 195 1970 Marcos 2 Litres
Make Ferrari Marcos
Model 195 2 Litres
Year Released 1951 1970
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2341 cc 1996 cc
Engine Cylinders 12 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 129 HP 87 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 5000 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Vehicle Weight 954 kg 855 kg
Wheelbase Size 2510 mm 2270 mm


 

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