1977 Ford Escort vs. 2013 Smart Fortwo
To start off, 2013 Smart Fortwo is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Ford Escort would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Ford Escort weights approximately 92 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, 2013 Smart Fortwo (92 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ford Escort. (60 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2013 Smart Fortwo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ford Escort. 2013 Smart Fortwo has automatic transmission and 1977 Ford Escort has manual transmission. 1977 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:
1977 Ford Escort | 2013 Smart Fortwo | |
Make | Ford | Smart |
Model | Escort | Fortwo |
Year Released | 1977 | 2013 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 45 HP | 0 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 60 Nm | 92 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed automatic |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 912 kg | 820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 2695 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1559 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1542 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 1867 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 33 L |