1970 Marcos 2 Litres vs. 2009 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, 2009 Mercedes-Benz S is newer by 39 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 5,461 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Mercedes-Benz S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercedes-Benz S (383 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 296 more horse power than 1970 Marcos 2 Litres. (87 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercedes-Benz S should accelerate faster than 1970 Marcos 2 Litres. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercedes-Benz S weights approximately 470 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, 2009 Mercedes-Benz S (530 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 380 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Marcos 2 Litres. (150 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 Mercedes-Benz S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Marcos 2 Litres. 2009 Mercedes-Benz S 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. 2009 Mercedes-Benz S will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1970 Marcos 2 Litres | 2009 Mercedes-Benz S | |
Make | Marcos | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 2 Litres | S |
Year Released | 1970 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 5461 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 383 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 150 Nm | 530 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 855 kg | 1325 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 5210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 3170 mm |