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 1,593 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Ford Taunus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Smart ForTwo (70 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1976 Ford Taunus. (67 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Smart ForTwo should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Taunus.
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 (115 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Smart ForTwo. (92 Nm @ 4500 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 | 1593 cc | 999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 115 Nm | 92 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.7 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 81.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 2700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 1870 mm |