1975 Fiat 124 vs. 1970 Marcos 2 Litres
To start off, 1975 Fiat 124 is newer by 5 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, 1970 Marcos 2 Litres (87 HP) has 28 more horse power than 1975 Fiat 124. (59 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Marcos 2 Litres should accelerate faster than 1975 Fiat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Fiat 124 weights approximately 81 kg more than 1970 Marcos 2 Litres.
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, 1970 Marcos 2 Litres (150 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Fiat 124. (87 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1970 Marcos 2 Litres will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Fiat 124.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Fiat 124 | 1970 Marcos 2 Litres | |
Make | Fiat | Marcos |
Model | 124 | 2 Litres |
Year Released | 1975 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1197 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 87 HP |
Torque | 87 Nm | 150 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 936 kg | 855 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4080 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1090 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2270 mm |