1971 Marcos 2 Litres vs. 2007 Peugeot 407
To start off, 2007 Peugeot 407 is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Marcos 2 Litres. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Marcos 2 Litres would be higher. At 1,996 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Marcos 2 Litres is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Peugeot 407 (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1971 Marcos 2 Litres. (87 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Peugeot 407 should accelerate faster than 1971 Marcos 2 Litres. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Peugeot 407 weights approximately 600 kg more than 1971 Marcos 2 Litres. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1971 Marcos 2 Litres is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1971 Marcos 2 Litres. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Peugeot 407, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2007 Peugeot 407 (163 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Marcos 2 Litres. (149 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 Peugeot 407 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Marcos 2 Litres.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Marcos 2 Litres | 2007 Peugeot 407 | |
| Make | Marcos | Peugeot |
| Model | 2 Litres | 407 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1749 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 163 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 855 kg | 1455 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2730 mm |
