1968 Marcos 2 Litres vs. 1978 Mazda 121
To start off, 1978 Mazda 121 is newer by 10 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 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 40 more horse power than 1978 Mazda 121. (86 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Marcos 2 Litres should accelerate faster than 1978 Mazda 121. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Mazda 121 weights approximately 230 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 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Mazda 121. (160 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1968 Marcos 2 Litres will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Mazda 121.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Marcos 2 Litres | 1978 Mazda 121 | |
Make | Marcos | Mazda |
Model | 2 Litres | 121 |
Year Released | 1968 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2994 cc | 1970 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 126 HP | 86 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 1130 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2520 mm |