1993 De Tomaso Guara vs. 1968 Marcos 2 Litres
To start off, 1993 De Tomaso Guara is newer by 25 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 4,599 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 De Tomaso Guara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 De Tomaso Guara (397 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 271 more horse power than 1968 Marcos 2 Litres. (126 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 De Tomaso Guara should accelerate faster than 1968 Marcos 2 Litres. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 De Tomaso Guara weights approximately 234 kg more than 1968 Marcos 2 Litres. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1993 De Tomaso Guara (501 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 261 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Marcos 2 Litres. (240 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1993 De Tomaso Guara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Marcos 2 Litres.
Compare all specifications:
1993 De Tomaso Guara | 1968 Marcos 2 Litres | |
Make | De Tomaso | Marcos |
Model | Guara | 2 Litres |
Year Released | 1993 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 4599 cc | 2994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 397 HP | 126 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 501 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1134 kg | 900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4080 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1090 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2270 mm |