1968 Marcos 2 Litres vs. 1978 Mazda 929
To start off, 1978 Mazda 929 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 43 more horse power than 1978 Mazda 929. (83 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Marcos 2 Litres should accelerate faster than 1978 Mazda 929. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Mazda 929 weights approximately 170 kg more than 1968 Marcos 2 Litres.
Let's talk about torque, 1968 Marcos 2 Litres (240 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Mazda 929. (134 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 929.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Marcos 2 Litres | 1978 Mazda 929 | |
| Make | Marcos | Mazda |
| Model | 2 Litres | 929 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2994 cc | 1769 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 126 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 1070 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2520 mm |
