2005 Marcos TS vs. 1970 Oldsmobile Cutlass
To start off, 2005 Marcos TS is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Oldsmobile Cutlass. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Oldsmobile Cutlass would be higher. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Oldsmobile Cutlass is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Marcos TS (178 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1970 Oldsmobile Cutlass. (160 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Marcos TS should accelerate faster than 1970 Oldsmobile Cutlass. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Oldsmobile Cutlass weights approximately 535 kg more than 2005 Marcos TS.
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, 1970 Oldsmobile Cutlass (380 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Marcos TS. (224 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1970 Oldsmobile Cutlass will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Marcos TS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Marcos TS | 1970 Oldsmobile Cutlass | |
| Make | Marcos | Oldsmobile |
| Model | TS | Cutlass |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2544 cc | 5735 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 178 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 224 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1075 kg | 1610 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 5280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2960 mm |
