1966 Ferrari 206 vs. 1971 Marcos 2 Litres
To start off, 1971 Marcos 2 Litres is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ferrari 206. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ferrari 206 would be higher. At 1,999 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Ferrari 206 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ferrari 206 (217 HP @ 9000 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 1971 Marcos 2 Litres. (87 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ferrari 206 should accelerate faster than 1971 Marcos 2 Litres. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Marcos 2 Litres weights approximately 275 kg more than 1966 Ferrari 206.
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 Ferrari 206 | 1971 Marcos 2 Litres | |
| Make | Ferrari | Marcos |
| Model | 206 | 2 Litres |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1999 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 87 HP |
| Engine RPM | 9000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 580 kg | 855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 4080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 990 mm | 1090 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2270 mm |
