1969 Ford Capri vs. 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe
To start off, 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Ford Capri would be higher. At 2,294 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Ford Capri (123 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe. (53 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Ford Capri weights approximately 320 kg more than 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe. 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, 1969 Ford Capri (199 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe. (80 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1969 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Ford Capri | 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe | |
| Make | Ford | MCC |
| Model | Capri | Smart & Pulse City Coupe |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2294 cc | 599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 199 Nm | 80 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 63.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 60.1 mm | 63 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 178 km/hour | 135 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 2510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 1820 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 41 L | 22 L |
