1988 Ford Thunderbird vs. 2011 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2011 Smart ForTwo is newer by 23 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 (210 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 140 more horse power than 2011 Smart ForTwo. (70 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Ford Thunderbird should accelerate faster than 2011 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Ford Thunderbird weights approximately 890 kg more than 2011 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 (427 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 335 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Smart ForTwo. (92 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1988 Ford Thunderbird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Ford Thunderbird | 2011 Smart ForTwo | |
| Make | Ford | Smart |
| Model | Thunderbird | ForTwo |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3797 cc | 1000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 427 Nm | 92 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 2695 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1542 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 1867 mm |
