2010 Smart ForTwo vs. 1980 Ford Laser
To start off, 2010 Smart ForTwo is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Ford Laser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Ford Laser would be higher. At 1,490 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Ford Laser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Ford Laser (85 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2010 Smart ForTwo. (70 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Ford Laser should accelerate faster than 2010 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Smart ForTwo weights approximately 30 kg more than 1980 Ford Laser.
Because 2010 Smart ForTwo is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2010 Smart ForTwo. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1980 Ford Laser, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1980 Ford Laser (120 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Smart ForTwo. (92 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1980 Ford Laser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Smart ForTwo. 1980 Ford Laser has automatic transmission and 2010 Smart ForTwo has manual transmission. 2010 Smart ForTwo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Ford Laser will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2010 Smart ForTwo | 1980 Ford Laser | |
Make | Smart | Ford |
Model | ForTwo | Laser |
Year Released | 2010 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1000 cc | 1490 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 92 Nm | 120 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 2695 mm | 3960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1542 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1867 mm | 2370 mm |