1993 Ford Sierra vs. 1971 Marcos 2 Litres
To start off, 1993 Ford Sierra is newer by 22 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Ford Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Ford Sierra (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1971 Marcos 2 Litres. (87 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Ford Sierra should accelerate faster than 1971 Marcos 2 Litres. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Ford Sierra weights approximately 321 kg more than 1971 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 Ford Sierra (167 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Marcos 2 Litres. (149 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1993 Ford Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Marcos 2 Litres.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Ford Sierra | 1971 Marcos 2 Litres | |
Make | Ford | Marcos |
Model | Sierra | 2 Litres |
Year Released | 1993 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 87 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 149 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1176 kg | 855 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4080 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1090 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2270 mm |