1981 Lincoln Town Car vs. 2013 Smart Fortwo
To start off, 2013 Smart Fortwo is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Lincoln Town Car. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Lincoln Town Car would be higher.
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 Lincoln Town Car (310 Nm) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Smart Fortwo. (130 Nm). This means 1981 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Smart Fortwo.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Lincoln Town Car | 2013 Smart Fortwo | |
Make | Lincoln | Smart |
Model | Town Car | Fortwo |
Year Released | 1981 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Type | in-line | electric |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 310 Nm | 130 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Electric |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5570 mm | 2695 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1559 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1542 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 1867 mm |