1971 Ford Capri vs. 2009 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2009 Smart ForTwo is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Ford Capri would be higher. At 2,637 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Ford Capri (148 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 2009 Smart ForTwo. (70 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Ford Capri 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, 1971 Ford Capri (224 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Smart ForTwo. (92 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1971 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Ford Capri | 2009 Smart ForTwo | |
| Make | Ford | Smart |
| Model | Capri | ForTwo |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2637 cc | 999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 224 Nm | 92 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69.1 mm | 81.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 11.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 202 km/hour | 145 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.7 seconds | 13.3 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 2700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 1870 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 33 L |
