1975 Ford Escort vs. 2013 Smart Fortwo
To start off, 2013 Smart Fortwo is newer by 38 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 1,599 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Smart Fortwo (71 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1975 Ford Escort. (62 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Smart Fortwo should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Ford Escort weights approximately 60 kg more than 2013 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, 1975 Ford Escort (110 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Smart Fortwo. (92 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1975 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Smart Fortwo. 2013 Smart Fortwo has automatic transmission and 1975 Ford Escort has manual transmission. 1975 Ford Escort will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Smart Fortwo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Ford Escort | 2013 Smart Fortwo | |
| Make | Ford | Smart |
| Model | Escort | Fortwo |
| Year Released | 1975 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1599 cc | 1000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 71 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 92 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 2695 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1559 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1542 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 1867 mm |
