1968 Marcos 2 Litres vs. 2010 Mazda RX-8
To start off, 2010 Mazda RX-8 is newer by 42 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, 2010 Mazda RX-8 (232 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 1968 Marcos 2 Litres. (126 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mazda RX-8 should accelerate faster than 1968 Marcos 2 Litres. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mazda RX-8 weights approximately 490 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.
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, 1968 Marcos 2 Litres (240 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Mazda RX-8. (215 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1968 Marcos 2 Litres will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Mazda RX-8.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Marcos 2 Litres | 2010 Mazda RX-8 | |
| Make | Marcos | Mazda |
| Model | 2 Litres | RX-8 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2994 cc | 1300 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 126 HP | 232 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 8500 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 215 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 1390 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1341 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2700 mm |
