1968 Marcos 2 Litres vs. 2002 Peugeot 607
To start off, 2002 Peugeot 607 is newer by 34 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, 2002 Peugeot 607 (160 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1968 Marcos 2 Litres. (126 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Peugeot 607 should accelerate faster than 1968 Marcos 2 Litres. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Peugeot 607 weights approximately 550 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 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, 2002 Peugeot 607, 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 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Peugeot 607. (217 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 1968 Marcos 2 Litres will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Peugeot 607. 2002 Peugeot 607 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. 2002 Peugeot 607 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Marcos 2 Litres | 2002 Peugeot 607 | |
Make | Marcos | Peugeot |
Model | 2 Litres | 607 |
Year Released | 1968 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2994 cc | 2230 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 126 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 217 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3900 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 1450 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2810 mm |