1954 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible vs. 1968 Marcos 2 Litres
To start off, 1968 Marcos 2 Litres is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible 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 21 more horse power than 1954 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible. (105 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Marcos 2 Litres should accelerate faster than 1954 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible weights approximately 550 kg more than 1968 Marcos 2 Litres.
Let's talk about torque, 1968 Marcos 2 Litres (240 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible. (190 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1968 Marcos 2 Litres will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible | 1968 Marcos 2 Litres | |
| Make | Austin-Healey | Marcos |
| Model | Sports Convertible | 2 Litres |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1968 |
| Engine Size | 2992 cc | 2994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 126 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1090 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2270 mm |
