1968 Marcos 2 Litres vs. 1963 Pontiac Tempest
To start off, 1968 Marcos 2 Litres is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Pontiac Tempest. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Pontiac Tempest would be higher. At 3,524 cc (6 cylinders), 1963 Pontiac Tempest is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Marcos 2 Litres (126 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1963 Pontiac Tempest. (118 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Marcos 2 Litres should accelerate faster than 1963 Pontiac Tempest. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Pontiac Tempest weights approximately 450 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Marcos 2 Litres | 1963 Pontiac Tempest | |
| Make | Marcos | Pontiac |
| Model | 2 Litres | Tempest |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2994 cc | 3524 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 126 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2930 mm |
