2005 Jaguar XJ vs. 1970 Marcos 2 Litres
To start off, 2005 Jaguar XJ is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Marcos 2 Litres. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Marcos 2 Litres would be higher. At 2,720 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Jaguar XJ is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Jaguar XJ (204 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 1970 Marcos 2 Litres. (87 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Jaguar XJ should accelerate faster than 1970 Marcos 2 Litres. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Jaguar XJ weights approximately 804 kg more than 1970 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, 2005 Jaguar XJ (435 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 285 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Marcos 2 Litres. (150 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2005 Jaguar XJ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Marcos 2 Litres. 2005 Jaguar XJ has automatic transmission and 1970 Marcos 2 Litres has manual transmission. 1970 Marcos 2 Litres will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Jaguar XJ will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Jaguar XJ | 1970 Marcos 2 Litres | |
| Make | Jaguar | Marcos |
| Model | XJ | 2 Litres |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2720 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 204 HP | 87 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 435 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1659 kg | 855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1090 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2270 mm |
