2000 MCC ForTwo vs. 1974 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 2000 MCC ForTwo is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 5,764 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Mercury Cougar (152 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 2000 MCC ForTwo. (44 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 2000 MCC ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 1350 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, 1974 Mercury Cougar (377 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 307 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 MCC ForTwo. (70 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1974 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 MCC ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 MCC ForTwo | 1974 Mercury Cougar | |
| Make | MCC | Mercury |
| Model | ForTwo | Cougar |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1974 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 597 cc | 5764 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 152 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 70 Nm | 377 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 2030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2510 mm | 5480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1810 mm | 2910 mm |
