1953 Jaguar XK vs. 1970 Marcos 2 Litres
To start off, 1970 Marcos 2 Litres is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Jaguar XK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Jaguar XK would be higher. At 1,996 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Marcos 2 Litres is equipped with a bigger engine.
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:
1953 Jaguar XK | 1970 Marcos 2 Litres | |
Make | Jaguar | Marcos |
Model | XK | 2 Litres |
Year Released | 1953 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 87 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4080 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1090 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2270 mm |