1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe vs. 2012 Ford Transit Connect
To start off, 2012 Ford Transit Connect is newer by 14 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 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Ford Transit Connect is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford Transit Connect (136 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe. (53 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford Transit Connect should accelerate faster than 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford Transit Connect weights approximately 854 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, 2012 Ford Transit Connect, 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, 2012 Ford Transit Connect (173 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe. (80 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2012 Ford Transit Connect 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 | 2012 Ford Transit Connect | |
| Make | MCC | Ford |
| Model | Smart & Pulse City Coupe | Transit Connect |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 599 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 136 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 173 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 720 kg | 1574 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2510 mm | 4587 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1796 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 2014 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1820 mm | 2911 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 4.2 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 5.8 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 22 L | 58 L |
