1985 Jeep CJ vs. 1970 Marcos 2 Litres
To start off, 1985 Jeep CJ is newer by 15 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, 1970 Marcos 2 Litres (87 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1985 Jeep CJ. (85 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Marcos 2 Litres should accelerate faster than 1985 Jeep CJ. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Jeep CJ weights approximately 441 kg more than 1970 Marcos 2 Litres.
Because 1985 Jeep CJ is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1970 Marcos 2 Litres. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1985 Jeep CJ will offer significantly more control. 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, both vehicles can yield 150 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Jeep CJ | 1970 Marcos 2 Litres | |
| Make | Jeep | Marcos |
| Model | CJ | 2 Litres |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 87 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1296 kg | 855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3900 mm | 4080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1090 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2270 mm |
