1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe vs. 2008 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 2008 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford Crown Victoria (224 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 171 more horse power than 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe. (53 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 2136 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.
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, 2008 Ford Crown Victoria (359 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 279 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe. (80 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe.
Compare all specifications:
1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe | 2008 Ford Crown Victoria | |
Make | MCC | Ford |
Model | Smart & Pulse City Coupe | Crown Victoria |
Year Released | 1998 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 599 cc | 4605 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 224 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 80 Nm | 359 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 63.5 mm | 90.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 63 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 8.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 720 kg | 2856 kg |
Vehicle Length | 2510 mm | 5390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1970 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1820 mm | 2920 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 4.2 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 5.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 22 L | 72 L |