1974 Lada S vs. 1959 Marcos GT
To start off, 1974 Lada S is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Marcos GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Marcos GT would be higher. At 1,294 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Lada S is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Lada S weights approximately 606 kg more than 1959 Marcos GT.
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:
| 1974 Lada S | 1959 Marcos GT | |
| Make | Lada | Marcos |
| Model | S | GT |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1294 cc | 997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 59 HP |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 394 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 3690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2220 mm |
