1975 Ford Granada vs. 2012 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2012 Smart ForTwo is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Ford Granada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Ford Granada would be higher. At 3,272 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Ford Granada (74 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2012 Smart ForTwo. (71 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 2012 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 Granada (197 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Smart ForTwo. (125 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1975 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Ford Granada | 2012 Smart ForTwo | |
Make | Ford | Smart |
Model | Granada | ForTwo |
Year Released | 1975 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 3272 cc | 1000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 71 HP |
Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 197 Nm | 125 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |