1969 Ford Capri vs. 2004 MCC ForTwo
To start off, 2004 MCC ForTwo is newer by 35 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 1,499 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Ford Capri (74 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2004 MCC ForTwo. (49 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 2004 MCC ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Ford Capri weights approximately 245 kg more than 2004 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, 1969 Ford Capri (126 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 MCC ForTwo. (80 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1969 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 MCC ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Ford Capri | 2004 MCC ForTwo | |
| Make | Ford | MCC |
| Model | Capri | ForTwo |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1499 cc | 698 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 80 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 975 kg | 730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 2510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 1810 mm |
