1968 Marcos 2 Litres vs. 1970 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 1970 Pontiac Firebird is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Marcos 2 Litres. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Marcos 2 Litres would be higher. At 5,792 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Pontiac Firebird (158 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1968 Marcos 2 Litres. (126 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 1968 Marcos 2 Litres. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Pontiac Firebird weights approximately 685 kg more than 1968 Marcos 2 Litres. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Pontiac Firebird (366 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Marcos 2 Litres. (240 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1970 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Marcos 2 Litres.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Marcos 2 Litres | 1970 Pontiac Firebird | |
Make | Marcos | Pontiac |
Model | 2 Litres | Firebird |
Year Released | 1968 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2994 cc | 5792 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 126 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 366 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 1585 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2750 mm |