1974 Abarth 124 vs. 1970 Marcos 2 Litres
To start off, 1974 Abarth 124 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Marcos 2 Litres. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Marcos 2 Litres would be higher. At 1,996 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Marcos 2 Litres is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Abarth 124 (126 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1970 Marcos 2 Litres. (87 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Abarth 124 should accelerate faster than 1970 Marcos 2 Litres. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Abarth 124 weights approximately 15 kg more than 1970 Marcos 2 Litres. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1974 Abarth 124 (157 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Marcos 2 Litres. (150 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1974 Abarth 124 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Marcos 2 Litres.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Abarth 124 | 1970 Marcos 2 Litres | |
Make | Abarth | Marcos |
Model | 124 | 2 Litres |
Year Released | 1974 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1756 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 126 HP | 87 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 157 Nm | 150 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 855 kg |