1959 Abarth 500 vs. 1968 Marcos 2 Litres
To start off, 1968 Marcos 2 Litres is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Abarth 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Abarth 500 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) has 106 more horse power than 1959 Abarth 500. (20 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Marcos 2 Litres should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Marcos 2 Litres weights approximately 455 kg more than 1959 Abarth 500. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1968 Marcos 2 Litres (240 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 208 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth 500. (32 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1968 Marcos 2 Litres will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth 500.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Abarth 500 | 1968 Marcos 2 Litres | |
Make | Abarth | Marcos |
Model | 500 | 2 Litres |
Year Released | 1959 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 479 cc | 2994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 20 HP | 126 HP |
Torque | 32 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 445 kg | 900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 4080 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1090 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2270 mm |