1979 Ford Escort vs. 2011 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2011 Smart ForTwo is newer by 32 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 1,000 cc (3 cylinders), 2011 Smart ForTwo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Smart ForTwo (70 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1979 Ford Escort. (45 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 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 90 kg more than 2011 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, 2011 Smart ForTwo (92 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ford Escort. (60 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2011 Smart ForTwo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Ford Escort | 2011 Smart ForTwo | |
Make | Ford | Smart |
Model | Escort | ForTwo |
Year Released | 1979 | 2011 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 939 cc | 1000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 45 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 60 Nm | 92 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 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 | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 2695 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1542 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 1867 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 33 L |