1979 Ford Escort vs. 2007 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2007 Smart ForTwo is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Ford Escort would be higher. At 939 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Smart ForTwo (60 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1979 Ford Escort. (45 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Smart ForTwo should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford Escort weights approximately 135 kg more than 2007 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, 2007 Smart ForTwo (95 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ford Escort. (60 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Smart ForTwo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ford Escort. 2007 Smart ForTwo has automatic transmission and 1979 Ford Escort has manual transmission. 1979 Ford Escort will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Smart ForTwo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Ford Escort | 2007 Smart ForTwo | |
Make | Ford | Smart |
Model | Escort | ForTwo |
Year Released | 1979 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 939 cc | 698 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 45 HP | 60 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 60 Nm | 95 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 875 kg | 740 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 2510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1520 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 1820 mm |