1966 AC Cobra vs. 2000 MCC ForTwo
To start off, 2000 MCC ForTwo is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 AC Cobra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 AC Cobra would be higher. At 6,997 cc (8 cylinders), 1966 AC Cobra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 AC Cobra (410 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 370 more horse power than 2000 MCC ForTwo. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 2000 MCC ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 AC Cobra weights approximately 417 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, 1966 AC Cobra (651 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 551 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 MCC ForTwo. (100 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1966 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 MCC ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 AC Cobra | 2000 MCC ForTwo | |
| Make | AC | MCC |
| Model | Cobra | ForTwo |
| Year Released | 1966 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 6997 cc | 799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 410 HP | 40 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 651 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1147 kg | 730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 2510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 1810 mm |
