1971 Marcos 2 Litres vs. 2009 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, 2009 Mercedes-Benz S is newer by 38 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 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Mercedes-Benz S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercedes-Benz S (268 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 181 more horse power than 1971 Marcos 2 Litres. (87 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercedes-Benz S should accelerate faster than 1971 Marcos 2 Litres. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercedes-Benz S weights approximately 975 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.
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, 2009 Mercedes-Benz S (350 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 201 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Marcos 2 Litres. (149 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 Mercedes-Benz S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Marcos 2 Litres. 2009 Mercedes-Benz S has automatic transmission and 1971 Marcos 2 Litres has manual transmission. 1971 Marcos 2 Litres will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Mercedes-Benz S will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Marcos 2 Litres | 2009 Mercedes-Benz S | |
Make | Marcos | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 2 Litres | S |
Year Released | 1971 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 3498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 268 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 855 kg | 1830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 5080 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1880 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 3040 mm |