1973 Ferrari 312 vs. 1968 Marcos 2 Litres
To start off, 1973 Ferrari 312 is newer by 5 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, 1973 Ferrari 312 (478 HP @ 12500 RPM) has 352 more horse power than 1968 Marcos 2 Litres. (126 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Ferrari 312 should accelerate faster than 1968 Marcos 2 Litres. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Marcos 2 Litres weights approximately 300 kg more than 1973 Ferrari 312.
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:
1973 Ferrari 312 | 1968 Marcos 2 Litres | |
Make | Ferrari | Marcos |
Model | 312 | 2 Litres |
Year Released | 1973 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2991 cc | 2994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 478 HP | 126 HP |
Engine RPM | 12500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 600 kg | 900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4080 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 910 mm | 1090 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2270 mm |