2006 Jaguar XK8 vs. 1968 Marcos 2 Litres
To start off, 2006 Jaguar XK8 is newer by 38 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 4,194 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Jaguar XK8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Jaguar XK8 (294 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 168 more horse power than 1968 Marcos 2 Litres. (126 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Jaguar XK8 should accelerate faster than 1968 Marcos 2 Litres. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Jaguar XK8 weights approximately 834 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.
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, 2006 Jaguar XK8 (411 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 171 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Marcos 2 Litres. (240 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 Jaguar XK8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Marcos 2 Litres.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Jaguar XK8 | 1968 Marcos 2 Litres | |
| Make | Jaguar | Marcos |
| Model | XK8 | 2 Litres |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4194 cc | 2994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 294 HP | 126 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 411 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1734 kg | 900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1090 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2270 mm |
