1968 Marcos 2 Litres vs. 2003 Mercedes-Benz Viano
To start off, 2003 Mercedes-Benz Viano is newer by 35 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), 2003 Mercedes-Benz Viano is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Mercedes-Benz Viano (187 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1968 Marcos 2 Litres. (126 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Mercedes-Benz Viano should accelerate faster 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, 2003 Mercedes-Benz Viano (281 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Marcos 2 Litres. (240 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2003 Mercedes-Benz Viano 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 | 2003 Mercedes-Benz Viano | |
| Make | Marcos | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 2 Litres | Viano |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2994 cc | 3199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 126 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 281 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 3210 mm |
