2008 BMW Z4 vs. 1968 Marcos 2 Litres
To start off, 2008 BMW Z4 is newer by 40 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. Both 2008 BMW Z4 and 1968 Marcos 2 Litres are equipped with a 2,994 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW Z4 (215 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1968 Marcos 2 Litres. (126 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW Z4 should accelerate faster than 1968 Marcos 2 Litres. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW Z4 weights approximately 495 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, 2008 BMW Z4 (251 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Marcos 2 Litres. (240 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 BMW Z4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Marcos 2 Litres.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW Z4 | 1968 Marcos 2 Litres | |
Make | BMW | Marcos |
Model | Z4 | 2 Litres |
Year Released | 2008 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2994 cc | 2994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 126 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4080 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1090 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2270 mm |