1951 Ford Taunus vs. 2006 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2006 Smart ForTwo is newer by 55 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 1,172 cc (4 cylinders), 1951 Ford Taunus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Smart ForTwo (60 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1951 Ford Taunus. (34 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Smart ForTwo should accelerate faster than 1951 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Ford Taunus weights approximately 15 kg more than 2006 Smart ForTwo.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Ford Taunus | 2006 Smart ForTwo | |
Make | Ford | Smart |
Model | Taunus | ForTwo |
Year Released | 1951 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1172 cc | 698 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 34 HP | 60 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 830 kg | 815 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 2510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1540 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 1820 mm |