1970 Marcos 2 Litres vs. 2013 Ford E-Series
To start off, 2013 Ford E-Series is newer by 43 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 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Ford E-Series is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Ford E-Series (252 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 165 more horse power than 1970 Marcos 2 Litres. (87 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Ford E-Series should accelerate faster than 1970 Marcos 2 Litres. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Ford E-Series weights approximately 790 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, 2013 Ford E-Series (387 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 237 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Marcos 2 Litres. (150 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2013 Ford E-Series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Marcos 2 Litres. 2013 Ford E-Series 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. 2013 Ford E-Series will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1970 Marcos 2 Litres | 2013 Ford E-Series | |
Make | Marcos | Ford |
Model | 2 Litres | E-Series |
Year Released | 1970 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 5400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 252 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 150 Nm | 387 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 4-speed automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 855 kg | 1645 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 5504 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 2017 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 2111 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 3505 mm |