1962 Ferrari 156 vs. 1968 Marcos 2 Litres
To start off, 1968 Marcos 2 Litres is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Ferrari 156. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Ferrari 156 would be higher. At 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Marcos 2 Litres is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Ferrari 156 (187 HP @ 9500 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1968 Marcos 2 Litres. (126 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Ferrari 156 should accelerate faster than 1968 Marcos 2 Litres. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Marcos 2 Litres weights approximately 440 kg more than 1962 Ferrari 156.
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 Ferrari 156 | 1968 Marcos 2 Litres | |
| Make | Ferrari | Marcos |
| Model | 156 | 2 Litres |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1486 cc | 2994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 126 HP |
| Engine RPM | 9500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 460 kg | 900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 870 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1010 mm | 1090 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2270 mm |
