1970 Marcos 2 Litres vs. 2000 Vector M12
To start off, 2000 Vector M12 is newer by 30 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 5,707 cc (12 cylinders), 2000 Vector M12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Vector M12 (484 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 397 more horse power than 1970 Marcos 2 Litres. (87 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Vector M12 should accelerate faster than 1970 Marcos 2 Litres. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Vector M12 weights approximately 775 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, 2000 Vector M12 (576 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 426 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Marcos 2 Litres. (150 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2000 Vector M12 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 | 2000 Vector M12 | |
| Make | Marcos | Vector |
| Model | 2 Litres | M12 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 5707 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 484 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 576 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 855 kg | 1630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1140 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2750 mm |
