1964 Lotus Elan vs. 1970 Marcos 2 Litres
To start off, 1970 Marcos 2 Litres is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Lotus Elan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Lotus Elan would be higher. At 1,996 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Marcos 2 Litres is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Lotus Elan (100 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1970 Marcos 2 Litres. (87 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Lotus Elan should accelerate faster than 1970 Marcos 2 Litres. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Marcos 2 Litres weights approximately 265 kg more than 1964 Lotus Elan.
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 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Lotus Elan. (138 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1970 Marcos 2 Litres will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Lotus Elan.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Lotus Elan | 1970 Marcos 2 Litres | |
Make | Lotus | Marcos |
Model | Elan | 2 Litres |
Year Released | 1964 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1498 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 87 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 138 Nm | 150 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 590 kg | 855 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4080 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1090 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2270 mm |