1970 Marcos 2 Litres vs. 1967 Morris 1800
To start off, 1970 Marcos 2 Litres is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Morris 1800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Morris 1800 would be higher. At 1,996 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Marcos 2 Litres is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Marcos 2 Litres (87 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1967 Morris 1800. (79 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Marcos 2 Litres should accelerate faster than 1967 Morris 1800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Morris 1800 weights approximately 345 kg more than 1970 Marcos 2 Litres.
Because 1970 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 1970 Marcos 2 Litres. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1967 Morris 1800, 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, 1970 Marcos 2 Litres (150 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Morris 1800. (136 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 1970 Marcos 2 Litres will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Morris 1800.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Marcos 2 Litres | 1967 Morris 1800 | |
| Make | Marcos | Morris |
| Model | 2 Litres | 1800 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 136 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 855 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 4180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2700 mm |
