2010 Smart ForTwo vs. 1983 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 2010 Smart ForTwo is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Ford Fairlane (148 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 2010 Smart ForTwo. (70 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 2010 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 810 kg more than 2010 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, 1983 Ford Fairlane (326 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 234 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Smart ForTwo. (92 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1983 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Smart ForTwo. 1983 Ford Fairlane 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. 1983 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Smart ForTwo | 1983 Ford Fairlane | |
| Make | Smart | Ford |
| Model | ForTwo | Fairlane |
| Year Released | 2010 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1000 cc | 4093 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 92 Nm | 326 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 1630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2695 mm | 5020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1542 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1867 mm | 2950 mm |
