1959 Abarth 850 vs. 2004 MCC ForTwo
To start off, 2004 MCC ForTwo is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Abarth 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Abarth 850 would be higher. At 847 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Abarth 850 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Abarth 850 (70 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2004 MCC ForTwo. (49 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Abarth 850 should accelerate faster than 2004 MCC ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 MCC ForTwo weights approximately 160 kg more than 1959 Abarth 850.
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, both vehicles can yield 80 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Abarth 850 | 2004 MCC ForTwo | |
Make | Abarth | MCC |
Model | 850 | ForTwo |
Year Released | 1959 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
Engine Size | 847 cc | 698 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 49 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 80 Nm | 80 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 730 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 2510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 1810 mm |