1960 Ford Taunus vs. 2006 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2006 Smart ForTwo is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 1,498 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Ford Taunus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Smart ForTwo (60 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1960 Ford Taunus. (53 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Smart ForTwo should accelerate faster than 1960 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Ford Taunus weights approximately 151 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. Let's talk about torque, 1960 Ford Taunus (111 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Smart ForTwo. (95 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1960 Ford Taunus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Ford Taunus | 2006 Smart ForTwo | |
Make | Ford | Smart |
Model | Taunus | ForTwo |
Year Released | 1960 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1498 cc | 698 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 60 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 111 Nm | 95 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 66.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 67 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 815 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 2510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1540 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 1820 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 33 L |