1968 Marcos 2 Litres vs. 2010 Volkswagen T5
To start off, 2010 Volkswagen T5 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, 1968 Marcos 2 Litres (126 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2010 Volkswagen T5. (104 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Marcos 2 Litres should accelerate faster than 2010 Volkswagen T5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Volkswagen T5 weights approximately 1370 kg more than 1968 Marcos 2 Litres.
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, 2010 Volkswagen T5, 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, 2010 Volkswagen T5 (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Marcos 2 Litres. (240 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2010 Volkswagen T5 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 | 2010 Volkswagen T5 | |
Make | Marcos | Volkswagen |
Model | 2 Litres | T5 |
Year Released | 1968 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2994 cc | 1896 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 126 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 251 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 2270 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 5300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1970 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1910 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 3410 mm |