1962 Abarth 1300 vs. 1971 Marcos 2 Litres
To start off, 1971 Marcos 2 Litres is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Abarth 1300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Abarth 1300 would be higher. At 1,996 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Marcos 2 Litres is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Abarth 1300 (137 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1971 Marcos 2 Litres. (87 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Abarth 1300 should accelerate faster than 1971 Marcos 2 Litres. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Marcos 2 Litres weights approximately 225 kg more than 1962 Abarth 1300.
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:
1962 Abarth 1300 | 1971 Marcos 2 Litres | |
Make | Abarth | Marcos |
Model | 1300 | 2 Litres |
Year Released | 1962 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1278 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 137 HP | 87 HP |
Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 855 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3560 mm | 4080 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1090 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2100 mm | 2270 mm |