1978 Ford Fiesta vs. 2013 Smart Fortwo
To start off, 2013 Smart Fortwo is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Ford Fiesta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Ford Fiesta would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Smart Fortwo weights approximately 125 kg more than 1978 Ford Fiesta.
Because 2013 Smart Fortwo is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2013 Smart Fortwo. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1978 Ford Fiesta, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Fiesta. (64 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2013 Smart Fortwo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford Fiesta. 2013 Smart Fortwo has automatic transmission and 1978 Ford Fiesta has manual transmission. 1978 Ford Fiesta 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.
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1978 Ford Fiesta | 2013 Smart Fortwo | |
Make | Ford | Smart |
Model | Fiesta | Fortwo |
Year Released | 1978 | 2013 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 39 HP | 0 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 64 Nm | 92 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 55.7 mm | 81 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed automatic |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 715 kg | 840 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3570 mm | 2695 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1559 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1542 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 1867 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 33 L |