1970 Ford Cortina vs. 2009 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2009 Smart ForTwo is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 1,593 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford Cortina (88 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2009 Smart ForTwo. (70 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 2009 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, 1970 Ford Cortina (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Smart ForTwo. (92 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford Cortina | 2009 Smart ForTwo | |
Make | Ford | Smart |
Model | Cortina | ForTwo |
Year Released | 1970 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1593 cc | 999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 88 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 125 Nm | 92 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.8 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 81.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 11.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 2700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 1870 mm |