1951 Jaguar MK V vs. 1968 Marcos 2 Litres
To start off, 1968 Marcos 2 Litres is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Jaguar MK V. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Jaguar MK V would be higher. At 3,483 cc (6 cylinders), 1951 Jaguar MK V is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Marcos 2 Litres (126 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1951 Jaguar MK V. (123 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Marcos 2 Litres should accelerate faster than 1951 Jaguar MK V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Jaguar MK V weights approximately 775 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:
| 1951 Jaguar MK V | 1968 Marcos 2 Litres | |
| Make | Jaguar | Marcos |
| Model | MK V | 2 Litres |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3483 cc | 2994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 126 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1675 kg | 900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1090 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2270 mm |
