2005 Marcos TS vs. 1979 Mercedes-Benz 380
To start off, 2005 Marcos TS is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Mercedes-Benz 380. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Mercedes-Benz 380 would be higher. At 3,818 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Mercedes-Benz 380 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Mercedes-Benz 380 (215 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2005 Marcos TS. (178 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Mercedes-Benz 380 should accelerate faster than 2005 Marcos TS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Mercedes-Benz 380 weights approximately 521 kg more than 2005 Marcos TS. 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, 1979 Mercedes-Benz 380 (305 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Marcos TS. (224 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1979 Mercedes-Benz 380 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Marcos TS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Marcos TS | 1979 Mercedes-Benz 380 | |
| Make | Marcos | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | TS | 380 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2544 cc | 3818 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 178 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 224 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1075 kg | 1596 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2940 mm |
