1999 Ford Focus vs. 1999 MCC Smart
To start off, both 1999 Ford Focus and 1999 MCC Smart were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,753 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Ford Focus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Ford Focus (99 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1999 MCC Smart. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Ford Focus should accelerate faster than 1999 MCC Smart. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Ford Focus weights approximately 520 kg more than 1999 MCC Smart. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 MCC Smart 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 1999 MCC Smart. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Ford Focus, 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, 1999 Ford Focus (146 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 MCC Smart. (100 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1999 Ford Focus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 MCC Smart. 1999 MCC Smart has automatic transmission and 1999 Ford Focus has manual transmission. 1999 Ford Focus will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 MCC Smart will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Ford Focus | 1999 MCC Smart | |
| Make | Ford | MCC |
| Model | Focus | Smart |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1753 cc | 799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 99 HP | 40 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 65.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.4 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 18.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 2510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 1810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 22 L |
