1961 Fiat 1300 vs. 1970 Marcos 2 Litres
To start off, 1970 Marcos 2 Litres is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Fiat 1300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Fiat 1300 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 16 more horse power than 1961 Fiat 1300. (71 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Marcos 2 Litres should accelerate faster than 1961 Fiat 1300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Fiat 1300 weights approximately 105 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 @ 2500 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Fiat 1300. (106 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1970 Marcos 2 Litres will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Fiat 1300.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Fiat 1300 | 1970 Marcos 2 Litres | |
Make | Fiat | Marcos |
Model | 1300 | 2 Litres |
Year Released | 1961 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1481 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 71 HP | 87 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 106 Nm | 150 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 855 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4080 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1090 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2270 mm |