2000 MCC ForTwo vs. 1959 Renault Floride
To start off, 2000 MCC ForTwo is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Renault Floride. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Renault Floride would be higher. At 845 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Renault Floride is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 MCC ForTwo (44 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1959 Renault Floride. (36 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 MCC ForTwo should accelerate faster than 1959 Renault Floride. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Renault Floride weights approximately 66 kg more than 2000 MCC ForTwo.
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, 2000 MCC ForTwo (70 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Renault Floride. (65 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2000 MCC ForTwo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Renault Floride.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 MCC ForTwo | 1959 Renault Floride | |
| Make | MCC | Renault |
| Model | ForTwo | Floride |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1959 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 597 cc | 845 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 70 Nm | 65 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 746 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2510 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1810 mm | 2270 mm |
