1970 Marcos 2 Litres vs. 2004 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 2004 Mercedes-Benz C 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 Mercedes-Benz C (189 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 1970 Marcos 2 Litres. (87 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Mercedes-Benz C should accelerate faster than 1970 Marcos 2 Litres. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mercedes-Benz C weights approximately 635 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 Mercedes-Benz C (261 Nm) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Marcos 2 Litres. (150 Nm). This means 2004 Mercedes-Benz C 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 | 2004 Mercedes-Benz C | |
| Make | Marcos | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 2 Litres | C |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 189 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 261 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 855 kg | 1490 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2780 mm |
