2000 MCC ForTwo vs. 1955 MG MGA
To start off, 2000 MCC ForTwo is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 MG MGA. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 MG MGA would be higher. At 1,798 cc (4 cylinders), 1955 MG MGA is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 MG MGA (89 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 2000 MCC ForTwo. (44 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1955 MG MGA should accelerate faster than 2000 MCC ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 MG MGA weights approximately 220 kg more than 2000 MCC ForTwo. 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, 1955 MG MGA (149 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 MCC ForTwo. (70 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1955 MG MGA will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 MCC ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 MCC ForTwo | 1955 MG MGA | |
| Make | MCC | MG |
| Model | ForTwo | MGA |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1955 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 597 cc | 1798 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 70 Nm | 149 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2510 mm | 3970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1460 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1810 mm | 2390 mm |
