1979 Ford Taunus vs. 1968 Marcos 2 Litres

To start off, 1979 Ford Taunus is newer by 11 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford Taunus weights approximately 30 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.

Compare all specifications:

1979 Ford Taunus 1968 Marcos 2 Litres
Make Ford Marcos
Model Taunus 2 Litres
Year Released 1979 1968
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1294 cc 2994 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 0 HP 126 HP
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Vehicle Weight 930 kg 900 kg
Vehicle Length 4450 mm 4080 mm
Vehicle Width 1720 mm 1600 mm
Vehicle Height 1330 mm 1090 mm
Wheelbase Size 2580 mm 2270 mm


 

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