2008 Jaguar XF vs. 1971 Marcos 2 Litres
To start off, 2008 Jaguar XF is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Marcos 2 Litres. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Marcos 2 Litres would be higher. At 4,196 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Jaguar XF is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Jaguar XF (294 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 207 more horse power than 1971 Marcos 2 Litres. (87 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Jaguar XF should accelerate faster than 1971 Marcos 2 Litres. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Jaguar XF weights approximately 894 kg more than 1971 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 Jaguar XF (411 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 262 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Marcos 2 Litres. (149 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2008 Jaguar XF will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Marcos 2 Litres. 2008 Jaguar XF has automatic transmission and 1971 Marcos 2 Litres has manual transmission. 1971 Marcos 2 Litres will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Jaguar XF will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Jaguar XF | 1971 Marcos 2 Litres | |
Make | Jaguar | Marcos |
Model | XF | 2 Litres |
Year Released | 2008 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4196 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 294 HP | 87 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 411 Nm | 149 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1749 kg | 855 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4970 mm | 4080 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1090 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2270 mm |