1999 Land Rover Discovery vs. 1968 Marcos 2 Litres
To start off, 1999 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 31 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 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Marcos 2 Litres is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Land Rover Discovery (135 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1968 Marcos 2 Litres. (126 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 1968 Marcos 2 Litres. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 1300 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.
Because 1999 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1968 Marcos 2 Litres. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Land Rover Discovery will offer significantly more control. 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, 1999 Land Rover Discovery (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Marcos 2 Litres. (240 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1999 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Marcos 2 Litres.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Land Rover Discovery | 1968 Marcos 2 Litres | |
Make | Land Rover | Marcos |
Model | Discovery | 2 Litres |
Year Released | 1999 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2495 cc | 2994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 135 HP | 126 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4080 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1090 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2270 mm |