1981 Ford Granada vs. 2012 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2012 Smart ForTwo is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Ford Granada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Ford Granada would be higher. At 1,591 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Ford Granada (74 HP) has 3 more horse power than 2012 Smart ForTwo. (71 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 2012 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, 2012 Smart ForTwo (125 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Granada. (119 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2012 Smart ForTwo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Granada. 2012 Smart ForTwo has automatic transmission and 1981 Ford Granada has manual transmission. 1981 Ford Granada will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Smart ForTwo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Ford Granada | 2012 Smart ForTwo | |
Make | Ford | Smart |
Model | Granada | ForTwo |
Year Released | 1981 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1591 cc | 1000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 71 HP |
Torque | 119 Nm | 125 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed automated manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |