1962 Ford Taunus 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 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Ford Taunus 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 @ 4750 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1962 Ford Taunus. (38 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Marcos 2 Litres should accelerate faster than 1962 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Marcos 2 Litres weights approximately 55 kg more than 1962 Ford Taunus. 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:
1962 Ford Taunus | 1968 Marcos 2 Litres | |
Make | Ford | Marcos |
Model | Taunus | 2 Litres |
Year Released | 1962 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1183 cc | 2994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 38 HP | 126 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 845 kg | 900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4080 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1090 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2270 mm |