1972 Ford Torino vs. 2013 Smart Fortwo
To start off, 2013 Smart Fortwo is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Ford Torino. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Ford Torino would be higher.
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, 1972 Ford Torino (374 Nm) has 244 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Smart Fortwo. (130 Nm). This means 1972 Ford Torino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Smart Fortwo.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Ford Torino | 2013 Smart Fortwo | |
Make | Ford | Smart |
Model | Torino | Fortwo |
Year Released | 1972 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Type | V | electric |
Horse Power | 162 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 374 Nm | 130 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1559 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1542 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 1867 mm |