1966 Ford Corsair 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 Ford Corsair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ford Corsair 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 28 more horse power than 1966 Ford Corsair. (59 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Marcos 2 Litres should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Ford Corsair weights approximately 30 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 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford Corsair. (101 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1970 Marcos 2 Litres will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford Corsair.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Ford Corsair | 1970 Marcos 2 Litres | |
Make | Ford | Marcos |
Model | Corsair | 2 Litres |
Year Released | 1966 | 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 | 59 HP | 87 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 101 Nm | 150 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 885 kg | 855 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4080 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1090 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2270 mm |