1979 Ford Capri vs. 2000 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2000 Smart ForTwo is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Ford Capri would be higher. At 2,294 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Ford Capri (112 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 2000 Smart ForTwo. (60 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 2000 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford Capri weights approximately 275 kg more than 2000 Smart ForTwo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1979 Ford Capri (176 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Smart ForTwo. (95 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1979 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Ford Capri | 2000 Smart ForTwo | |
| Make | Ford | Smart |
| Model | Capri | ForTwo |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2294 cc | 698 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 112 HP | 60 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 66.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 60.1 mm | 67 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 2510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 1820 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 33 L |
