1968 Ford Escort vs. 2007 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2007 Smart ForTwo is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,298 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Smart ForTwo (60 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1968 Ford Escort. (56 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Smart ForTwo should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Ford Escort weights approximately 75 kg more than 2007 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, 1968 Ford Escort (98 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Smart ForTwo. (96 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1968 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Smart ForTwo. 2007 Smart ForTwo has automatic transmission and 1968 Ford Escort has manual transmission. 1968 Ford Escort will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Smart ForTwo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Ford Escort | 2007 Smart ForTwo | |
Make | Ford | Smart |
Model | Escort | ForTwo |
Year Released | 1968 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1298 cc | 698 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 56 HP | 60 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 98 Nm | 96 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 66.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 63 mm | 67 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 145 km/hour | 135 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 805 kg | 730 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 2510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1520 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 1820 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 41 L | 33 L |