2004 Lexus LS vs. 1971 Marcos 2 Litres
To start off, 2004 Lexus LS is newer by 33 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 4,293 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Lexus LS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Lexus LS (278 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 191 more horse power than 1971 Marcos 2 Litres. (87 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Lexus LS should accelerate faster than 1971 Marcos 2 Litres. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Lexus LS weights approximately 957 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, 2004 Lexus LS (434 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 285 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Marcos 2 Litres. (149 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2004 Lexus LS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Marcos 2 Litres. 2004 Lexus LS has automatic transmission and 1971 Marcos 2 Litres has manual transmission. 1971 Marcos 2 Litres will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Lexus LS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Lexus LS | 1971 Marcos 2 Litres | |
| Make | Lexus | Marcos |
| Model | LS | 2 Litres |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4293 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 278 HP | 87 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 149 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1812 kg | 855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 4080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1090 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2270 mm |
