1975 Ford Capri vs. 2005 MCC ForTwo
To start off, 2005 MCC ForTwo is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Ford Capri would be higher. At 1,298 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Ford Capri (53 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2005 MCC ForTwo. (49 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 2005 MCC ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Ford Capri weights approximately 255 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, 1975 Ford Capri (85 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 MCC ForTwo. (80 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1975 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 MCC ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Ford Capri | 2005 MCC ForTwo | |
Make | Ford | MCC |
Model | Capri | ForTwo |
Year Released | 1975 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1298 cc | 698 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 49 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 85 Nm | 80 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 985 kg | 730 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 2510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 1810 mm |