1972 Austin 1800 vs. 1968 Marcos 2 Litres
To start off, 1972 Austin 1800 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Marcos 2 Litres. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Marcos 2 Litres would be higher. At 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Marcos 2 Litres is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Marcos 2 Litres (126 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1972 Austin 1800. (86 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Marcos 2 Litres should accelerate faster than 1972 Austin 1800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Austin 1800 weights approximately 290 kg more than 1968 Marcos 2 Litres.
Because 1968 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 1968 Marcos 2 Litres. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1972 Austin 1800, 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, 1968 Marcos 2 Litres (240 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Austin 1800. (140 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1968 Marcos 2 Litres will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Austin 1800.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Austin 1800 | 1968 Marcos 2 Litres | |
| Make | Austin | Marcos |
| Model | 1800 | 2 Litres |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1797 cc | 2994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 86 HP | 126 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1190 kg | 900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1090 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2270 mm |
