1959 Abarth 1000 vs. 2000 MCC ForTwo
To start off, 2000 MCC ForTwo is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Abarth 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Abarth 1000 would be higher. At 998 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Abarth 1000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Abarth 1000 (88 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 2000 MCC ForTwo. (44 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Abarth 1000 should accelerate faster than 2000 MCC ForTwo.
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, 1959 Abarth 1000 (97 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 MCC ForTwo. (70 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1959 Abarth 1000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 MCC ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Abarth 1000 | 2000 MCC ForTwo | |
| Make | Abarth | MCC |
| Model | 1000 | ForTwo |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 998 cc | 597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 88 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 97 Nm | 70 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 2510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 1810 mm |
