2005 MCC Smart vs. 1974 Ford Capri
To start off, 2005 MCC Smart is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Ford Capri would be higher. At 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Ford Capri (97 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2005 MCC Smart. (81 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 2005 MCC Smart. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Ford Capri weights approximately 212 kg more than 2005 MCC Smart. 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 Ford Capri (151 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 MCC Smart. (112 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 1974 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 MCC Smart. 1974 Ford Capri has automatic transmission and 2005 MCC Smart has manual transmission. 2005 MCC Smart will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1974 Ford Capri will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 MCC Smart | 1974 Ford Capri | |
| Make | MCC | Ford |
| Model | Smart | Capri |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1974 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 698 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 112 Nm | 151 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2250 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 1032 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3440 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2570 mm |
