1966 Abarth OT vs. 1970 Marcos 2 Litres
To start off, 1970 Marcos 2 Litres is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Abarth OT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Abarth OT would be higher. At 1,996 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Marcos 2 Litres is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Abarth OT (185 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1970 Marcos 2 Litres. (87 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Abarth OT 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 145 kg more than 1966 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:
| 1966 Abarth OT | 1970 Marcos 2 Litres | |
| Make | Abarth | Marcos |
| Model | OT | 2 Litres |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1946 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 87 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 4080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1090 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2020 mm | 2270 mm |
