1978 Bristol 412 vs. 1968 Marcos 2 Litres

To start off, 1978 Bristol 412 is newer by 10 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 5,898 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Bristol 412 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Bristol 412 (171 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1968 Marcos 2 Litres. (126 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Bristol 412 should accelerate faster than 1968 Marcos 2 Litres. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Bristol 412 weights approximately 790 kg more than 1968 Marcos 2 Litres. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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, 1978 Bristol 412 (366 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Marcos 2 Litres. (240 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1978 Bristol 412 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Marcos 2 Litres. 1978 Bristol 412 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. 1978 Bristol 412 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1978 Bristol 412 1968 Marcos 2 Litres
Make Bristol Marcos
Model 412 2 Litres
Year Released 1978 1968
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5898 cc 2994 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 171 HP 126 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 4750 RPM
Torque 366 Nm 240 Nm
Torque RPM 2000 RPM 3000 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Vehicle Weight 1690 kg 900 kg
Vehicle Length 4950 mm 4080 mm
Vehicle Width 1780 mm 1600 mm
Vehicle Height 1450 mm 1090 mm
Wheelbase Size 2910 mm 2270 mm


 

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