1976 Austin Maxi vs. 1970 Marcos 2 Litres
To start off, 1976 Austin Maxi is newer by 6 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 @ 5000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1976 Austin Maxi. (68 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Marcos 2 Litres should accelerate faster than 1976 Austin Maxi. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Austin Maxi weights approximately 125 kg more than 1970 Marcos 2 Litres.
Because 1970 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 1970 Marcos 2 Litres. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1976 Austin Maxi, 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, 1970 Marcos 2 Litres (150 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Austin Maxi. (105 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 1970 Marcos 2 Litres will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Austin Maxi.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Austin Maxi | 1970 Marcos 2 Litres | |
| Make | Austin | Marcos |
| Model | Maxi | 2 Litres |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1485 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 68 HP | 87 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 105 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4030 mm | 4080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1090 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2270 mm |
