1968 Marcos 2 Litres vs. 1983 Toyota Model F
To start off, 1983 Toyota Model F is newer by 15 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 50 more horse power than 1983 Toyota Model F. (76 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Marcos 2 Litres should accelerate faster than 1983 Toyota Model F. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Toyota Model F weights approximately 400 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 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Toyota Model F. (140 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1968 Marcos 2 Litres will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Toyota Model F.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Marcos 2 Litres | 1983 Toyota Model F | |
| Make | Marcos | Toyota |
| Model | 2 Litres | Model F |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2994 cc | 1812 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 126 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2240 mm |
