1968 Marcos 2 Litres vs. 2006 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2006 Toyota Corolla is newer by 38 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, 2006 Toyota Corolla (127 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1968 Marcos 2 Litres. (126 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1968 Marcos 2 Litres. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 530 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, 2006 Toyota Corolla, 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 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Toyota Corolla. (170 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1968 Marcos 2 Litres will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Toyota Corolla. 2006 Toyota Corolla 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. 2006 Toyota Corolla will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Marcos 2 Litres | 2006 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Marcos | Toyota |
| Model | 2 Litres | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2994 cc | 1793 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 126 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2760 mm |
