1971 Ford GT 70 vs. 2005 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2005 Smart ForTwo is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Ford GT 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Ford GT 70 would be higher. At 1,599 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Ford GT 70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Ford GT 70 (85 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2005 Smart ForTwo. (60 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Ford GT 70 should accelerate faster than 2005 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Smart ForTwo weights approximately 50 kg more than 1971 Ford GT 70.
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 GT 70 (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Smart ForTwo. (95 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1971 Ford GT 70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Ford GT 70 | 2005 Smart ForTwo | |
Make | Ford | Smart |
Model | GT 70 | ForTwo |
Year Released | 1971 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
Engine Size | 1599 cc | 696 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 60 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 125 Nm | 95 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93.7 mm | 66.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.4 mm | 67 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 225 km/hour | 135 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 765 kg | 815 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 2510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1540 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 1820 mm |