1978 Ford Taunus vs. 2010 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2010 Smart ForTwo is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 1,294 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Ford Taunus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Smart ForTwo (70 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1978 Ford Taunus. (53 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Smart ForTwo should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ford Taunus weights approximately 235 kg more than 2010 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, 2010 Smart ForTwo (92 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Taunus. (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2010 Smart ForTwo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Ford Taunus | 2010 Smart ForTwo | |
Make | Ford | Smart |
Model | Taunus | ForTwo |
Year Released | 1978 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1294 cc | 1000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 91 Nm | 92 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1055 kg | 820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 2695 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1542 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 1867 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 94 L | 33 L |