1981 Ford Capri vs. 2006 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2006 Smart ForTwo is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Ford Capri would be higher. At 2,792 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Ford Capri (158 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 2006 Smart ForTwo. (60 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 2006 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ford Capri weights approximately 345 kg more than 2006 Smart ForTwo. 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, 1981 Ford Capri (221 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Smart ForTwo. (95 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1981 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Smart ForTwo. 2006 Smart ForTwo has automatic transmission and 1981 Ford Capri has manual transmission. 1981 Ford Capri will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Smart ForTwo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Ford Capri | 2006 Smart ForTwo | |
Make | Ford | Smart |
Model | Capri | ForTwo |
Year Released | 1981 | 2006 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2792 cc | 698 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 158 HP | 60 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 221 Nm | 95 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 885 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 3760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1520 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 1820 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 33 L |