2005 Dodge Ram vs. 1968 Marcos 2 Litres
To start off, 2005 Dodge Ram is newer by 37 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 5,621 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Dodge Ram (331 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 205 more horse power than 1968 Marcos 2 Litres. (126 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 1968 Marcos 2 Litres. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Dodge Ram weights approximately 1964 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.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Dodge Ram (509 Nm) has 269 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Marcos 2 Litres. (240 Nm). This means 2005 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Marcos 2 Litres.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Dodge Ram | 1968 Marcos 2 Litres | |
| Make | Dodge | Marcos |
| Model | Ram | 2 Litres |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5621 cc | 2994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 331 HP | 126 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 509 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Vehicle Weight | 2864 kg | 900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6350 mm | 4080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2440 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1090 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 4080 mm | 2270 mm |
