1998 Ford Ka vs. 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe
To start off, both 1998 Ford Ka and 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,299 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Ford Ka is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ford Ka (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe. (53 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ford Ka should accelerate faster than 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Ford Ka weights approximately 160 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.
Because 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Ford Ka, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1998 Ford Ka (105 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe. (80 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1998 Ford Ka will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Ford Ka | 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe | |
| Make | Ford | MCC |
| Model | Ka | Smart & Pulse City Coupe |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1299 cc | 599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 105 Nm | 80 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 63.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75.5 mm | 63 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3630 mm | 2510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 1820 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 22 L |
