2006 Lancia Musa vs. 1968 Marcos 2 Litres
To start off, 2006 Lancia Musa 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 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Marcos 2 Litres is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Marcos 2 Litres (126 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2006 Lancia Musa. (99 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Marcos 2 Litres should accelerate faster than 2006 Lancia Musa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Lancia Musa weights approximately 456 kg more than 1968 Marcos 2 Litres.
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, 2006 Lancia Musa, 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, 2006 Lancia Musa (260 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Marcos 2 Litres. (240 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 Lancia Musa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Marcos 2 Litres.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Lancia Musa | 1968 Marcos 2 Litres | |
| Make | Lancia | Marcos |
| Model | Musa | 2 Litres |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1910 cc | 2994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 99 HP | 126 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1356 kg | 900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1090 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2270 mm |
