1970 Marcos 2 Litres vs. 1968 MG MGB
To start off, 1970 Marcos 2 Litres is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 MG MGB. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 MG MGB would be higher. At 1,996 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Marcos 2 Litres is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 MG MGB (97 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1970 Marcos 2 Litres. (87 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 MG MGB should accelerate faster than 1970 Marcos 2 Litres. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 MG MGB weights approximately 25 kg more than 1970 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, 1970 Marcos 2 Litres (150 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 MG MGB. (149 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1970 Marcos 2 Litres will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 MG MGB.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Marcos 2 Litres | 1968 MG MGB | |
| Make | Marcos | MG |
| Model | 2 Litres | MGB |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1797 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 149 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 855 kg | 880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 3900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2320 mm |
