1960 Fiat 1200 vs. 2000 MCC ForTwo
To start off, 2000 MCC ForTwo is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Fiat 1200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Fiat 1200 would be higher. At 1,221 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Fiat 1200 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Fiat 1200 (57 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2000 MCC ForTwo. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Fiat 1200 should accelerate faster than 2000 MCC ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Fiat 1200 weights approximately 175 kg more than 2000 MCC ForTwo. 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, 2000 MCC ForTwo (100 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Fiat 1200. (84 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2000 MCC ForTwo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Fiat 1200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Fiat 1200 | 2000 MCC ForTwo | |
| Make | Fiat | MCC |
| Model | 1200 | ForTwo |
| Year Released | 1960 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1221 cc | 799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 40 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 84 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 905 kg | 730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 2510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 1810 mm |
