1971 Marcos 2 Litres vs. 1961 Morgan 4
To start off, 1971 Marcos 2 Litres is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Morgan 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Morgan 4 would be higher. At 1,996 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Marcos 2 Litres is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Marcos 2 Litres (87 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1961 Morgan 4. (55 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Marcos 2 Litres should accelerate faster than 1961 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Marcos 2 Litres weights approximately 195 kg more than 1961 Morgan 4. 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Marcos 2 Litres | 1961 Morgan 4 | |
| Make | Marcos | Morgan |
| Model | 2 Litres | 4 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1339 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 55 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 855 kg | 660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2450 mm |
