1975 Ford Escort vs. 2001 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2001 Smart ForTwo is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Ford Escort would be higher. At 939 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Ford Escort (45 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2001 Smart ForTwo. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 2001 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Ford Escort weights approximately 95 kg more than 2001 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, 2001 Smart ForTwo (100 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Escort. (61 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2001 Smart ForTwo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Ford Escort | 2001 Smart ForTwo | |
Make | Ford | Smart |
Model | Escort | ForTwo |
Year Released | 1975 | 2001 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 939 cc | 798 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 45 HP | 40 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 61 Nm | 100 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 815 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 2510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1540 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 1820 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 22 L |