1986 Ford Granada vs. 2013 Smart Fortwo
To start off, 2013 Smart Fortwo is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Ford Granada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Ford Granada would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Ford Granada weights approximately 448 kg more than 2013 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, 1986 Ford Granada (160 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Smart Fortwo. (92 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1986 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Smart Fortwo. 2013 Smart Fortwo has automatic transmission and 1986 Ford Granada has manual transmission. 1986 Ford Granada will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Smart Fortwo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1986 Ford Granada | 2013 Smart Fortwo | |
Make | Ford | Smart |
Model | Granada | Fortwo |
Year Released | 1986 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 0 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 160 Nm | 92 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1268 kg | 820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 2695 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1559 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1542 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 1867 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 33 L |