1970 Marcos 2 Litres vs. 1971 Datsun 240Z
To start off, 1971 Datsun 240Z is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Marcos 2 Litres. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Marcos 2 Litres would be higher. At 2,393 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Datsun 240Z is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Datsun 240Z (151 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1970 Marcos 2 Litres. (87 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Datsun 240Z should accelerate faster than 1970 Marcos 2 Litres. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Datsun 240Z weights approximately 213 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, 1971 Datsun 240Z (198 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Marcos 2 Litres. (150 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1971 Datsun 240Z will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Marcos 2 Litres.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Marcos 2 Litres | 1971 Datsun 240Z | |
Make | Marcos | Datsun |
Model | 2 Litres | 240Z |
Year Released | 1970 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 2393 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 151 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 150 Nm | 198 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 855 kg | 1068 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2300 mm |