1987 Ford Sierra vs. 1970 Marcos 2 Litres
To start off, 1987 Ford Sierra is newer by 17 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 2,294 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Ford Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Ford Sierra (113 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1970 Marcos 2 Litres. (87 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ford Sierra should accelerate faster than 1970 Marcos 2 Litres. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Ford Sierra weights approximately 235 kg more than 1970 Marcos 2 Litres. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1987 Ford Sierra (180 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Marcos 2 Litres. (150 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1987 Ford Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Marcos 2 Litres.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Ford Sierra | 1970 Marcos 2 Litres | |
| Make | Ford | Marcos |
| Model | Sierra | 2 Litres |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2294 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 87 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1090 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2270 mm |
