1976 Ford Fairlane vs. 2013 Smart Fortwo
To start off, 2013 Smart Fortwo is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ford Fairlane (155 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 2013 Smart Fortwo. (71 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster 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, 1976 Ford Fairlane (328 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 203 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Smart Fortwo. (125 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Smart Fortwo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Ford Fairlane | 2013 Smart Fortwo | |
| Make | Ford | Smart |
| Model | Fairlane | Fortwo |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3984 cc | 1000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 155 HP | 71 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 328 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
