1968 Ford Escort vs. 2010 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2010 Smart ForTwo is newer by 42 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 1,296 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Ford Escort (75 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2010 Smart ForTwo. (70 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 2010 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Smart ForTwo weights approximately 10 kg more than 1968 Ford Escort.
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 (101 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Smart ForTwo. (92 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1968 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Ford Escort | 2010 Smart ForTwo | |
| Make | Ford | Smart |
| Model | Escort | ForTwo |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1296 cc | 1000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 101 Nm | 92 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 830 kg | 840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 2695 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1542 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 1867 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 33 L |
