1970 Marcos 2 Litres vs. 2010 Mazda BT-50
To start off, 2010 Mazda BT-50 is newer by 40 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 2,953 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Mazda BT-50 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mazda BT-50 (154 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1970 Marcos 2 Litres. (87 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mazda BT-50 should accelerate faster than 1970 Marcos 2 Litres.
Because 2010 Mazda BT-50 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1970 Marcos 2 Litres. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Mazda BT-50 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2010 Mazda BT-50 (380 Nm @ 180 RPM) has 230 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Marcos 2 Litres. (150 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2010 Mazda BT-50 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 | 2010 Mazda BT-50 | |
| Make | Marcos | Mazda |
| Model | 2 Litres | BT-50 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 2953 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 154 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 180 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 3010 mm |
