1977 Ford Taunus vs. 2000 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2000 Smart ForTwo is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 1,292 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Ford Taunus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Smart ForTwo (74 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1977 Ford Taunus. (53 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Smart ForTwo should accelerate faster than 1977 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Ford Taunus weights approximately 200 kg more than 2000 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, 2000 Smart ForTwo (110 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ford Taunus. (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2000 Smart ForTwo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Ford Taunus | 2000 Smart ForTwo | |
Make | Ford | Smart |
Model | Taunus | ForTwo |
Year Released | 1977 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1292 cc | 698 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 91 Nm | 110 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 66.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 67 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 2510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1540 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 1820 mm |