1968 Marcos 2 Litres vs. 1991 Porsche 964
To start off, 1991 Porsche 964 is newer by 23 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 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 1991 Porsche 964 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Porsche 964 (261 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 135 more horse power than 1968 Marcos 2 Litres. (126 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Porsche 964 should accelerate faster than 1968 Marcos 2 Litres. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Porsche 964 weights approximately 305 kg more than 1968 Marcos 2 Litres. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1991 Porsche 964 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1968 Marcos 2 Litres. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1991 Porsche 964 will offer significantly more control. 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, 1991 Porsche 964 (318 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Marcos 2 Litres. (240 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1991 Porsche 964 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Marcos 2 Litres.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Marcos 2 Litres | 1991 Porsche 964 | |
Make | Marcos | Porsche |
Model | 2 Litres | 964 |
Year Released | 1968 | 1991 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2994 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 126 HP | 261 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 318 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 1205 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2280 mm |