1968 Marcos 2 Litres vs. 1997 SsangYong Korando
To start off, 1997 SsangYong Korando is newer by 29 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 3,199 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 SsangYong Korando is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 SsangYong Korando (216 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1968 Marcos 2 Litres. (126 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 SsangYong Korando should accelerate faster than 1968 Marcos 2 Litres. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 SsangYong Korando weights approximately 1050 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 1997 SsangYong Korando 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, 1997 SsangYong Korando 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, 1997 SsangYong Korando (307 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Marcos 2 Litres. (240 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1997 SsangYong Korando will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Marcos 2 Litres. 1997 SsangYong Korando has automatic transmission and 1968 Marcos 2 Litres has manual transmission. 1968 Marcos 2 Litres will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 SsangYong Korando will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Marcos 2 Litres | 1997 SsangYong Korando | |
| Make | Marcos | SsangYong |
| Model | 2 Litres | Korando |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2994 cc | 3199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 126 HP | 216 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 307 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 1950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1850 mm |
