1968 Marcos 2 Litres vs. 1955 MG Magnett
To start off, 1968 Marcos 2 Litres is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 MG Magnett. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 MG Magnett would be higher. At 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Marcos 2 Litres is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Marcos 2 Litres (126 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1955 MG Magnett. (59 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Marcos 2 Litres should accelerate faster than 1955 MG Magnett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 MG Magnett weights approximately 195 kg more than 1968 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, 1968 Marcos 2 Litres (240 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 MG Magnett. (107 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1968 Marcos 2 Litres will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 MG Magnett.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Marcos 2 Litres | 1955 MG Magnett | |
Make | Marcos | MG |
Model | 2 Litres | Magnett |
Year Released | 1968 | 1955 |
Engine Size | 2994 cc | 1489 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 126 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 107 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 1095 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2600 mm |