1957 Ford 17M vs. 1970 Marcos 2 Litres
To start off, 1970 Marcos 2 Litres is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Ford 17M. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Ford 17M 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 28 more horse power than 1957 Ford 17M. (59 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Marcos 2 Litres should accelerate faster than 1957 Ford 17M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Ford 17M weights approximately 260 kg more than 1970 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. Let's talk about torque, 1970 Marcos 2 Litres (150 Nm) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Ford 17M. (129 Nm). This means 1970 Marcos 2 Litres will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Ford 17M.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Ford 17M | 1970 Marcos 2 Litres | |
Make | Ford | Marcos |
Model | 17M | 2 Litres |
Year Released | 1957 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1698 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 87 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 129 Nm | 150 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 855 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4080 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1090 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2270 mm |