1982 Ferrari 126 vs. 1970 Marcos 2 Litres
To start off, 1982 Ferrari 126 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Marcos 2 Litres. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Marcos 2 Litres would be higher. At 1,996 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Marcos 2 Litres is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Ferrari 126 (573 HP @ 11000 RPM) has 486 more horse power than 1970 Marcos 2 Litres. (87 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Ferrari 126 should accelerate faster than 1970 Marcos 2 Litres. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Marcos 2 Litres weights approximately 265 kg more than 1982 Ferrari 126.
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.
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1982 Ferrari 126 | 1970 Marcos 2 Litres | |
Make | Ferrari | Marcos |
Model | 126 | 2 Litres |
Year Released | 1982 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1496 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 573 HP | 87 HP |
Engine RPM | 11000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 590 kg | 855 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4080 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2120 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1030 mm | 1090 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2270 mm |