1977 Honda Accord vs. 1968 Marcos 2 Litres
To start off, 1977 Honda Accord 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 46 more horse power than 1977 Honda Accord. (80 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Marcos 2 Litres should accelerate faster than 1977 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Marcos 2 Litres weights approximately 10 kg more than 1977 Honda Accord. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1968 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 1968 Marcos 2 Litres. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1977 Honda Accord, 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, 1968 Marcos 2 Litres (240 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Honda Accord. (126 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1968 Marcos 2 Litres will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Honda Accord | 1968 Marcos 2 Litres | |
| Make | Honda | Marcos |
| Model | Accord | 2 Litres |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1599 cc | 2994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 80 HP | 126 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1090 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2270 mm |
