2000 MCC ForTwo vs. 1978 Mazda 626
To start off, 2000 MCC ForTwo is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Mazda 626. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Mazda 626 would be higher. At 1,970 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Mazda 626 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Mazda 626 (79 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 2000 MCC ForTwo. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Mazda 626 should accelerate faster than 2000 MCC ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Mazda 626 weights approximately 440 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, 1978 Mazda 626 (142 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 MCC ForTwo. (100 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1978 Mazda 626 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 MCC ForTwo. 1978 Mazda 626 has automatic transmission and 2000 MCC ForTwo has manual transmission. 2000 MCC ForTwo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Mazda 626 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 MCC ForTwo | 1978 Mazda 626 | |
| Make | MCC | Mazda |
| Model | ForTwo | 626 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 799 cc | 1970 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 40 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 730 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2510 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1810 mm | 2520 mm |
