1979 Ford LTD vs. 2005 Smart ForFour
To start off, 2005 Smart ForFour is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Ford LTD. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Ford LTD would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Ford LTD is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Ford LTD (133 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 2005 Smart ForFour. (74 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ford LTD should accelerate faster than 2005 Smart ForFour. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford LTD weights approximately 721 kg more than 2005 Smart ForFour. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1979 Ford LTD is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1979 Ford LTD. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Smart ForFour, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 LTD (332 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 231 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Smart ForFour. (101 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1979 Ford LTD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Smart ForFour.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Ford LTD | 2005 Smart ForFour | |
| Make | Ford | Smart |
| Model | LTD | ForFour |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1124 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 133 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 332 Nm | 101 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 75.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 84.8 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1686 kg | 965 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5520 mm | 3760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 47 L |
