1971 Land Rover Serie III vs. 1970 Marcos 2 Litres
To start off, 1971 Land Rover Serie III is newer by 1 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 2,286 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Land Rover Serie III is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Land Rover Serie III weights approximately 549 kg more than 1970 Marcos 2 Litres.
Because 1971 Land Rover Serie III 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, 1971 Land Rover Serie III 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Land Rover Serie III | 1970 Marcos 2 Litres | |
| Make | Land Rover | Marcos |
| Model | Serie III | 2 Litres |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2286 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 87 HP |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1404 kg | 855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2070 mm | 1090 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2270 mm |
