1982 Ford Granada vs. 2010 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2010 Smart ForTwo is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Ford Granada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Ford Granada would be higher. At 2,792 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Ford Granada (150 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 2010 Smart ForTwo. (70 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 2010 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ford Granada weights approximately 572 kg more than 2010 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, 1982 Ford Granada (219 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Smart ForTwo. (92 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1982 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Ford Granada | 2010 Smart ForTwo | |
Make | Ford | Smart |
Model | Granada | ForTwo |
Year Released | 1982 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2792 cc | 1000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 219 Nm | 92 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1412 kg | 840 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 2695 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1542 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 1867 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 33 L |