1978 Mercury Cougar 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 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Mercury Cougar would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 1015 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, 1978 Mercury Cougar (336 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 244 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Smart Fortwo. (92 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1978 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Smart Fortwo.

Compare all specifications:

1978 Mercury Cougar 2013 Smart Fortwo
Make Mercury Smart
Model Cougar Fortwo
Year Released 1978 2013
Body Type Coupe Convertible
Engine Position Front Rear
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 3 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 133 HP 0 HP
Engine RPM 3400 RPM 5800 RPM
Torque 336 Nm 92 Nm
Torque RPM 1600 RPM 4500 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1855 kg 840 kg
Vehicle Length 5480 mm 2695 mm
Vehicle Width 2010 mm 1559 mm
Vehicle Height 1340 mm 1542 mm
Wheelbase Size 2910 mm 1867 mm


 

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