1992 Jaguar XJS vs. 1971 Marcos 2 Litres
To start off, 1992 Jaguar XJS is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Marcos 2 Litres. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Marcos 2 Litres would be higher. At 3,980 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Jaguar XJS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Jaguar XJS (222 HP) has 135 more horse power than 1971 Marcos 2 Litres. (87 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Jaguar XJS should accelerate faster than 1971 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:
1992 Jaguar XJS | 1971 Marcos 2 Litres | |
Make | Jaguar | Marcos |
Model | XJS | 2 Litres |
Year Released | 1992 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3980 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 222 HP | 87 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4080 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1090 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2270 mm |