1970 Lincoln Continental vs. 2006 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2006 Smart ForTwo is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Lincoln Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Lincoln Continental would be higher. At 7,534 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Lincoln Continental (209 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 149 more horse power than 2006 Smart ForTwo. (60 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Lincoln Continental should accelerate faster than 2006 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 1325 kg more than 2006 Smart ForTwo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Lincoln Continental (464 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 369 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Smart ForTwo. (95 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1970 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Lincoln Continental | 2006 Smart ForTwo | |
Make | Lincoln | Smart |
Model | Continental | ForTwo |
Year Released | 1970 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 7534 cc | 698 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 209 HP | 60 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 464 Nm | 95 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2210 kg | 885 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5500 mm | 3760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1520 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 1820 mm |