1981 Ford Mustang vs. 1968 Marcos 2 Litres
To start off, 1981 Ford Mustang is newer by 13 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 39 more horse power than 1981 Ford Mustang. (87 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Marcos 2 Litres should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ford Mustang weights approximately 285 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 @ 3000 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Mustang. (161 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1968 Marcos 2 Litres will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Ford Mustang | 1968 Marcos 2 Litres | |
Make | Ford | Marcos |
Model | Mustang | 2 Litres |
Year Released | 1981 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2294 cc | 2994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 126 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 161 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1185 kg | 900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4080 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1090 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2270 mm |