1977 Ford Megastar II vs. 1968 Marcos 2 Litres
To start off, 1977 Ford Megastar II is newer by 9 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, 1968 Marcos 2 Litres (126 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1977 Ford Megastar II. (108 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Marcos 2 Litres should accelerate faster than 1977 Ford Megastar II. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Ford Megastar II weights approximately 20 kg more than 1968 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, 1968 Marcos 2 Litres (240 Nm) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ford Megastar II. (170 Nm). This means 1968 Marcos 2 Litres will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ford Megastar II. 1977 Ford Megastar II has automatic transmission and 1968 Marcos 2 Litres has manual transmission. 1968 Marcos 2 Litres will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Ford Megastar II will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Ford Megastar II | 1968 Marcos 2 Litres | |
Make | Ford | Marcos |
Model | Megastar II | 2 Litres |
Year Released | 1977 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 2994 cc |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 126 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 170 Nm | 240 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 900 kg |