1976 Ford Cortina vs. 2001 MCC ForTwo
To start off, 2001 MCC ForTwo is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 1,593 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ford Cortina (73 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2001 MCC ForTwo. (44 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 2001 MCC ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Cortina weights approximately 434 kg more than 2001 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, 1976 Ford Cortina (117 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 MCC ForTwo. (71 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 MCC ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Ford Cortina | 2001 MCC ForTwo | |
Make | Ford | MCC |
Model | Cortina | ForTwo |
Year Released | 1976 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1593 cc | 599 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 73 HP | 44 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 117 Nm | 71 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1114 kg | 680 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 2510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 1810 mm |