1984 Lincoln Continental vs. 2013 Smart Fortwo
To start off, 2013 Smart Fortwo is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Lincoln Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Lincoln Continental 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, 1984 Lincoln Continental (339 Nm) has 209 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Smart Fortwo. (130 Nm). This means 1984 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Smart Fortwo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Lincoln Continental | 2013 Smart Fortwo | |
| Make | Lincoln | Smart |
| Model | Continental | Fortwo |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Type | in-line | electric |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Electric |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Length | 5120 mm | 2695 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1559 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1542 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 1867 mm |
