1963 Humber Sceptre vs. 1970 Marcos 2 Litres
To start off, 1970 Marcos 2 Litres is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Humber Sceptre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Humber Sceptre 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 9 more horse power than 1963 Humber Sceptre. (78 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Marcos 2 Litres should accelerate faster than 1963 Humber Sceptre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Humber Sceptre weights approximately 269 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 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Humber Sceptre. (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1970 Marcos 2 Litres will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Humber Sceptre.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Humber Sceptre | 1970 Marcos 2 Litres | |
Make | Humber | Marcos |
Model | Sceptre | 2 Litres |
Year Released | 1963 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1592 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 78 HP | 87 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 124 Nm | 150 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1124 kg | 855 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4080 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1090 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2270 mm |