1960 Ferrari 850 vs. 1970 Marcos 2 Litres
To start off, 1970 Marcos 2 Litres is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Ferrari 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Ferrari 850 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 15 more horse power than 1960 Ferrari 850. (72 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Marcos 2 Litres should accelerate faster than 1960 Ferrari 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Marcos 2 Litres weights approximately 175 kg more than 1960 Ferrari 850. 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.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Ferrari 850 | 1970 Marcos 2 Litres | |
Make | Ferrari | Marcos |
Model | 850 | 2 Litres |
Year Released | 1960 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 847 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 72 HP | 87 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 855 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2200 mm | 2270 mm |