1970 Marcos 2 Litres vs. 2002 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 2002 Mercedes-Benz C is newer by 32 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 1,996 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Marcos 2 Litres is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Mercedes-Benz C (141 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1970 Marcos 2 Litres. (87 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Mercedes-Benz C should accelerate faster than 1970 Marcos 2 Litres. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Mercedes-Benz C weights approximately 565 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, 2002 Mercedes-Benz C (220 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Marcos 2 Litres. (150 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2002 Mercedes-Benz C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Marcos 2 Litres. 2002 Mercedes-Benz C has automatic transmission and 1970 Marcos 2 Litres has manual transmission. 1970 Marcos 2 Litres will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Mercedes-Benz C will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Marcos 2 Litres | 2002 Mercedes-Benz C | |
Make | Marcos | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 2 Litres | C |
Year Released | 1970 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 141 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 150 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 855 kg | 1420 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2720 mm |