1961 Austin A 40 vs. 2005 MCC ForTwo
To start off, 2005 MCC ForTwo is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 948 cc (4 cylinders), 1961 Austin A 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 MCC ForTwo (49 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1961 Austin A 40. (36 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 MCC ForTwo should accelerate faster than 1961 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Austin A 40 weights approximately 30 kg more than 2005 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, 2005 MCC ForTwo (80 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Austin A 40. (68 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2005 MCC ForTwo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Austin A 40 | 2005 MCC ForTwo | |
| Make | Austin | MCC |
| Model | A 40 | ForTwo |
| Year Released | 1961 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 948 cc | 698 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 36 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 80 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 760 kg | 730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 2510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 1810 mm |
