1968 Marcos 2 Litres vs. 1979 Talbot Horizon
To start off, 1979 Talbot Horizon is newer by 11 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 68 more horse power than 1979 Talbot Horizon. (58 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Marcos 2 Litres should accelerate faster than 1979 Talbot Horizon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Talbot Horizon weights approximately 45 kg more than 1968 Marcos 2 Litres.
Because 1968 Marcos 2 Litres is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1968 Marcos 2 Litres. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1979 Talbot Horizon, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 149 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Talbot Horizon. (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1968 Marcos 2 Litres will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Talbot Horizon.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Marcos 2 Litres | 1979 Talbot Horizon | |
Make | Marcos | Talbot |
Model | 2 Litres | Horizon |
Year Released | 1968 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2994 cc | 1118 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 126 HP | 58 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 91 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 945 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 3970 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2530 mm |