2005 Lincoln Continental vs. 1968 Marcos 2 Litres
To start off, 2005 Lincoln Continental 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 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Lincoln Continental (217 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1968 Marcos 2 Litres. (126 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Lincoln Continental should accelerate faster than 1968 Marcos 2 Litres. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 850 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 1968 Marcos 2 Litres is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1968 Marcos 2 Litres. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Lincoln Continental, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Lincoln Continental (372 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Marcos 2 Litres. (240 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Marcos 2 Litres. 2005 Lincoln Continental has automatic transmission and 1968 Marcos 2 Litres has manual transmission. 1968 Marcos 2 Litres will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Lincoln Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Lincoln Continental | 1968 Marcos 2 Litres | |
| Make | Lincoln | Marcos |
| Model | Continental | 2 Litres |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4601 cc | 2994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 126 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 372 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1090 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2270 mm |
