1988 Ford Thunderbird vs. 2001 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2001 Smart ForTwo is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Ford Thunderbird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Ford Thunderbird would be higher. At 3,797 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Ford Thunderbird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Ford Thunderbird (140 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 2001 Smart ForTwo. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Ford Thunderbird should accelerate faster than 2001 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Ford Thunderbird weights approximately 791 kg more than 2001 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, 1988 Ford Thunderbird (292 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 192 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Smart ForTwo. (100 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1988 Ford Thunderbird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Smart ForTwo. 1988 Ford Thunderbird has automatic transmission and 2001 Smart ForTwo has manual transmission. 2001 Smart ForTwo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1988 Ford Thunderbird will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Ford Thunderbird | 2001 Smart ForTwo | |
Make | Ford | Smart |
Model | Thunderbird | ForTwo |
Year Released | 1988 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 3797 cc | 798 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 40 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 292 Nm | 100 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 18.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1606 kg | 815 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 2510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1540 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 1820 mm |