Originally Posted by Imp4
My 1979 Monte Carlo with the 267 v-8 (approx 4.4 liter) put out 125-hp of smog system choked crappiness. 3200 lb curb weight, 0-60 in 14 seconds and average 19 mpg.
Ha, that was a true low point and a fine example of it. Of course, about that time work started on far more powerful and modern designs. I was working for a company that assembled and tested engines (specifically emission compliant camshaft design and roller followers) , one of which found it's way into the 205HP Mustang SVO. Even back then, it was clear that turbocharging was a winning design.
Of possible interest, the 2.3L 2 valve turbo engine that I worked on was capable of about 300HP with the production installed components, when optimized. Put another way, about 130HP per liter. Not far off the 1.0 Ecoboost's output of 123HP/L
Originally Posted by Imp4
A 1.0 Ecosport makes 123-hp, 3150 lb curb weight, 0-60 in 10.6 seconds and an average of 28 mpg combined.
However, today's vehicles perform very well. You would have to look long and hard to find a slower new car than the 1.0 ecosport.