1997 Ford Mustang vs. 1971 Marcos 2 Litres
To start off, 1997 Ford Mustang is newer by 26 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 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Ford Mustang weights approximately 81 kg more 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. Let's talk about torque, 1997 Ford Mustang (678 Nm) has 529 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Marcos 2 Litres. (149 Nm). This means 1997 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Marcos 2 Litres.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Ford Mustang | 1971 Marcos 2 Litres | |
| Make | Ford | Marcos |
| Model | Mustang | 2 Litres |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4600 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 87 HP |
| Torque | 678 Nm | 149 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 936 kg | 855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2270 mm |
