1976 Ford Taunus vs. 2009 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2009 Smart ForTwo is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 1,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Ford Taunus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ford Taunus (89 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2009 Smart ForTwo. (83 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Taunus should accelerate faster than 2009 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 Taunus (149 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Smart ForTwo. (121 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Taunus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Ford Taunus | 2009 Smart ForTwo | |
Make | Ford | Smart |
Model | Taunus | ForTwo |
Year Released | 1976 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 1000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 83 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 121 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 2700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 1870 mm |