2005 Ford Five Hundred vs. 1971 Marcos 2 Litres
To start off, 2005 Ford Five Hundred is newer by 34 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 2,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Ford Five Hundred is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Five Hundred (203 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 1971 Marcos 2 Litres. (87 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Five Hundred should accelerate faster than 1971 Marcos 2 Litres. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Five Hundred weights approximately 879 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.
Because 2005 Ford Five Hundred is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1971 Marcos 2 Litres. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Ford Five Hundred 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, 2005 Ford Five Hundred (281 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Marcos 2 Litres. (149 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Five Hundred will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Marcos 2 Litres. 2005 Ford Five Hundred 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. 2005 Ford Five Hundred will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Five Hundred | 1971 Marcos 2 Litres | |
| Make | Ford | Marcos |
| Model | Five Hundred | 2 Litres |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2983 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 203 HP | 87 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 281 Nm | 149 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | AWD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1734 kg | 855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1090 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2270 mm |
