1979 Buick Electra vs. 2005 Marcos TS
To start off, 2005 Marcos TS is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Buick Electra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Buick Electra would be higher. At 4,942 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Marcos TS (178 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1979 Buick Electra. (138 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Marcos TS should accelerate faster than 1979 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Buick Electra weights approximately 650 kg more than 2005 Marcos TS.
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, 1979 Buick Electra (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Marcos TS. (224 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1979 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Marcos TS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Buick Electra | 2005 Marcos TS | |
| Make | Buick | Marcos |
| Model | Electra | TS |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 2544 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 178 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 224 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 1075 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2230 mm |
