1970 Marcos 2 Litres vs. 2004 Lexus IS
To start off, 2004 Lexus IS is newer by 34 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, 2004 Lexus IS (153 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1970 Marcos 2 Litres. (87 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Lexus IS should accelerate faster than 1970 Marcos 2 Litres. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Lexus IS weights approximately 545 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, 2004 Lexus IS (195 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Marcos 2 Litres. (150 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2004 Lexus IS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Marcos 2 Litres. 2004 Lexus IS 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. 2004 Lexus IS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Marcos 2 Litres | 2004 Lexus IS | |
Make | Marcos | Lexus |
Model | 2 Litres | IS |
Year Released | 1970 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 153 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 150 Nm | 195 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 855 kg | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2680 mm |