2000 MCC ForTwo vs. 1959 Simca Oceane
To start off, 2000 MCC ForTwo is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Simca Oceane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Simca Oceane would be higher. At 1,294 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Simca Oceane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Simca Oceane (56 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2000 MCC ForTwo. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Simca Oceane should accelerate faster than 2000 MCC ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Simca Oceane weights approximately 240 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, 2000 MCC ForTwo (100 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Simca Oceane. (91 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2000 MCC ForTwo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Simca Oceane.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 MCC ForTwo | 1959 Simca Oceane | |
| Make | MCC | Simca |
| Model | ForTwo | Oceane |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 799 cc | 1294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 40 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 91 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 730 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2510 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1810 mm | 2450 mm |
