1989 Ford Fairlane vs. 2006 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2006 Smart ForTwo is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 3,949 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Ford Fairlane (186 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 2006 Smart ForTwo. (74 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 2006 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 740 kg more than 2006 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, 1989 Ford Fairlane (338 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 228 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Smart ForTwo. (110 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1989 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Smart ForTwo. 1989 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 2006 Smart ForTwo has manual transmission. 2006 Smart ForTwo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Ford Fairlane | 2006 Smart ForTwo | |
| Make | Ford | Smart |
| Model | Fairlane | ForTwo |
| Year Released | 1989 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3949 cc | 697 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 186 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 338 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 2510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 1820 mm |
