1968 Marcos 2 Litres vs. 1979 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1979 Toyota Carina 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Toyota Carina weights approximately 65 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 | 1979 Toyota Carina | |
Make | Marcos | Toyota |
Model | 2 Litres | Carina |
Year Released | 1968 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2994 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 126 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 965 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2510 mm |