1999 MCC Smart vs. 1979 Ford Capri
To start off, 1999 MCC Smart is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Ford Capri would be higher. At 2,294 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Ford Capri (112 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1999 MCC Smart. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1999 MCC Smart. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford Capri weights approximately 370 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.
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, 1979 Ford Capri (176 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 MCC Smart. (100 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1979 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 MCC Smart.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 MCC Smart | 1979 Ford Capri | |
| Make | MCC | Ford |
| Model | Smart | Capri |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1979 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 799 cc | 2294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 40 HP | 112 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65.5 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 60.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 720 kg | 1090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2510 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1810 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 22 L | 58 L |
