1979 Ford Mustang vs. 2001 Mercedes-Benz Smart
To start off, 2001 Mercedes-Benz Smart is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 3,273 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Mercedes-Benz Smart (94 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1979 Ford Mustang. (90 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Mercedes-Benz Smart should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Mercedes-Benz Smart weights approximately 255 kg more than 1979 Ford Mustang. 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 Mustang (209 Nm) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Mercedes-Benz Smart. (185 Nm). This means 1979 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Mercedes-Benz Smart. 2001 Mercedes-Benz Smart has automatic transmission and 1979 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 1979 Ford Mustang will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Mercedes-Benz Smart will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1979 Ford Mustang | 2001 Mercedes-Benz Smart | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Mustang | Smart |
Year Released | 1979 | 2001 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 3273 cc | 1689 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | electric |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 94 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 209 Nm | 185 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 1475 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 3230 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1170 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2720 mm |