1961 Ford Prefect vs. 2000 MCC ForTwo
To start off, 2000 MCC ForTwo is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Ford Prefect. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Ford Prefect would be higher. At 997 cc (4 cylinders), 1961 Ford Prefect is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 MCC ForTwo (40 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1961 Ford Prefect. (35 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 MCC ForTwo should accelerate faster than 1961 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Ford Prefect weights approximately 48 kg more 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, 2000 MCC ForTwo (100 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Ford Prefect. (71 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2000 MCC ForTwo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Ford Prefect | 2000 MCC ForTwo | |
| Make | Ford | MCC |
| Model | Prefect | ForTwo |
| Year Released | 1961 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 997 cc | 799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 40 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 71 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 778 kg | 730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 2510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 1810 mm |
