2006 Smart ForFour vs. 1992 Ford Corsair
To start off, 2006 Smart ForFour is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Ford Corsair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Ford Corsair would be higher. At 1,974 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Ford Corsair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Ford Corsair (111 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 2006 Smart ForFour. (75 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Ford Corsair should accelerate faster than 2006 Smart ForFour.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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, 1992 Ford Corsair (168 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Smart ForFour. (136 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1992 Ford Corsair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Smart ForFour. 1992 Ford Corsair has automatic transmission and 2006 Smart ForFour has manual transmission. 2006 Smart ForFour will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1992 Ford Corsair will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Smart ForFour | 1992 Ford Corsair | |
| Make | Smart | Ford |
| Model | ForFour | Corsair |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1123 cc | 1974 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 111 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 136 Nm | 168 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 3760 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2560 mm |
