1979 Lincoln Continental vs. 2009 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2009 Smart ForTwo is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Lincoln Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Lincoln Continental would be higher. At 6,554 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Lincoln Continental (129 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 2009 Smart ForTwo. (83 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Lincoln Continental should accelerate faster than 2009 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, 1979 Lincoln Continental (313 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 192 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Smart ForTwo. (121 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1979 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Lincoln Continental | 2009 Smart ForTwo | |
Make | Lincoln | Smart |
Model | Continental | ForTwo |
Year Released | 1979 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 6554 cc | 999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 83 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 313 Nm | 121 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 72.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 101.6 mm | 81.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Length | 5570 mm | 2700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 1870 mm |