1949 Ford Taunus vs. 2013 Smart Fortwo
To start off, 2013 Smart Fortwo is newer by 64 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 1,172 cc (4 cylinders), 1949 Ford Taunus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Smart Fortwo (71 HP) has 37 more horse power than 1949 Ford Taunus. (34 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Smart Fortwo should accelerate faster than 1949 Ford Taunus.
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. 2013 Smart Fortwo has automatic transmission and 1949 Ford Taunus has manual transmission. 1949 Ford Taunus will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Smart Fortwo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 Ford Taunus | 2013 Smart Fortwo | |
| Make | Ford | Smart |
| Model | Taunus | Fortwo |
| Year Released | 1949 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1172 cc | 1000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 71 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
