1968 Ford Escort vs. 2004 MCC ForTwo
To start off, 2004 MCC ForTwo is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Ford Escort would be higher. At 939 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 MCC ForTwo (49 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1968 Ford Escort. (44 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 MCC ForTwo should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford Escort.
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, 2004 MCC ForTwo (80 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Escort. (67 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2004 MCC ForTwo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Ford Escort | 2004 MCC ForTwo | |
| Make | Ford | MCC |
| Model | Escort | ForTwo |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 939 cc | 698 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 67 Nm | 80 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 2510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 1810 mm |
