1964 Abarth OT vs. 1968 Marcos 2 Litres
To start off, 1968 Marcos 2 Litres is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Abarth OT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Abarth OT would be higher. At 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Marcos 2 Litres is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Abarth OT (154 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1968 Marcos 2 Litres. (126 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Abarth OT 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 110 kg more than 1964 Abarth OT.
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:
| 1964 Abarth OT | 1968 Marcos 2 Litres | |
| Make | Abarth | Marcos |
| Model | OT | 2 Litres |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1591 cc | 2994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 154 HP | 126 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3580 mm | 4080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1090 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2270 mm |
