1991 Ford Fairlane vs. 2002 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2002 Smart ForTwo is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1991 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Ford Fairlane (221 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 181 more horse power than 2002 Smart ForTwo. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 2002 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 851 kg more than 2002 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, 1991 Ford Fairlane (388 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 288 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Smart ForTwo. (100 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1991 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Smart ForTwo. 1991 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 2002 Smart ForTwo has manual transmission. 2002 Smart ForTwo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1991 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Ford Fairlane | 2002 Smart ForTwo | |
| Make | Ford | Smart |
| Model | Fairlane | ForTwo |
| Year Released | 1991 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 221 HP | 40 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 388 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 65.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 79 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1656 kg | 805 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 2510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 1820 mm |
