2003 MCC ForTwo vs. 1978 Ford Capri
To start off, 2003 MCC ForTwo is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Ford Capri would be higher. At 1,593 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Ford Capri (87 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 2003 MCC ForTwo. (49 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 2003 MCC ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ford Capri weights approximately 295 kg more than 2003 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 Ford Capri (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 MCC ForTwo. (80 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1978 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 MCC ForTwo. 1978 Ford Capri has automatic transmission and 2003 MCC ForTwo has manual transmission. 2003 MCC ForTwo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Ford Capri will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 MCC ForTwo | 1978 Ford Capri | |
| Make | MCC | Ford |
| Model | ForTwo | Capri |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1978 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 698 cc | 1593 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 87 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 730 kg | 1025 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2510 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1810 mm | 2570 mm |
