1970 Marcos 2 Litres vs. 1969 Peugeot 404
To start off, 1970 Marcos 2 Litres is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Peugeot 404. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Peugeot 404 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 15 more horse power than 1969 Peugeot 404. (72 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Marcos 2 Litres should accelerate faster than 1969 Peugeot 404. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Peugeot 404 weights approximately 210 kg more than 1970 Marcos 2 Litres.
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 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Peugeot 404. (133 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1970 Marcos 2 Litres will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Peugeot 404.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Marcos 2 Litres | 1969 Peugeot 404 | |
Make | Marcos | Peugeot |
Model | 2 Litres | 404 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1618 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 72 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 150 Nm | 133 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 855 kg | 1065 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2660 mm |