2009 Ford Fusion vs. 1970 Marcos 2 Litres
To start off, 2009 Ford Fusion is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Marcos 2 Litres. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Marcos 2 Litres would be higher. At 1,996 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Marcos 2 Litres is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Marcos 2 Litres (87 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2009 Ford Fusion. (79 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Marcos 2 Litres should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford Fusion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Ford Fusion weights approximately 290 kg more than 1970 Marcos 2 Litres.
Because 1970 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 1970 Marcos 2 Litres. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Ford Fusion, 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, 1970 Marcos 2 Litres (150 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Fusion. (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1970 Marcos 2 Litres will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Fusion.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Ford Fusion | 1970 Marcos 2 Litres | |
Make | Ford | Marcos |
Model | Fusion | 2 Litres |
Year Released | 2009 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1386 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 87 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 124 Nm | 150 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1145 kg | 855 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4080 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1090 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2270 mm |