1970 Ford Maverick 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 Maverick. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Maverick would be higher. At 2,782 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Ford Maverick is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Smart ForTwo (83 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1970 Ford Maverick. (82 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Smart ForTwo should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Maverick.
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 Maverick (178 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Smart ForTwo. (121 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Maverick will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford Maverick | 2009 Smart ForTwo | |
Make | Ford | Smart |
Model | Maverick | ForTwo |
Year Released | 1970 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2782 cc | 1000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 82 HP | 83 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 178 Nm | 121 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 2700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 1870 mm |