1970 Marcos 2 Litres vs. 2009 SsangYong Chairman W
To start off, 2009 SsangYong Chairman W 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 3,598 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 SsangYong Chairman W is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 SsangYong Chairman W (247 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 160 more horse power than 1970 Marcos 2 Litres. (87 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 SsangYong Chairman W should accelerate faster than 1970 Marcos 2 Litres.
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 SsangYong Chairman W (343 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 193 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Marcos 2 Litres. (150 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 SsangYong Chairman W will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Marcos 2 Litres. 2009 SsangYong Chairman W 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 SsangYong Chairman W will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Marcos 2 Litres | 2009 SsangYong Chairman W | |
| Make | Marcos | SsangYong |
| Model | 2 Litres | Chairman W |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 3598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 7-speed automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1895 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1495 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2970 mm |
