1973 Ford Fairlane vs. 2005 MCC ForTwo
To start off, 2005 MCC ForTwo is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 4,097 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Ford Fairlane (150 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 2005 MCC ForTwo. (49 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 2005 MCC ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 720 kg more than 2005 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, 1973 Ford Fairlane (339 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 259 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 MCC ForTwo. (80 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1973 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 MCC ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Ford Fairlane | 2005 MCC ForTwo | |
| Make | Ford | MCC |
| Model | Fairlane | ForTwo |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4097 cc | 698 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 80 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 2510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 1810 mm |
