1949 Ferrari 125 F1 vs. 2001 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2001 Smart ForTwo is newer by 52 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Ferrari 125 F1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Ferrari 125 F1 would be higher. At 1,500 cc (12 cylinders), 1949 Ferrari 125 F1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1949 Ferrari 125 F1 (227 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 187 more horse power than 2001 Smart ForTwo. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1949 Ferrari 125 F1 should accelerate faster than 2001 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Smart ForTwo weights approximately 105 kg more than 1949 Ferrari 125 F1.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 Ferrari 125 F1 | 2001 Smart ForTwo | |
| Make | Ferrari | Smart |
| Model | 125 F1 | ForTwo |
| Year Released | 1949 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1500 cc | 798 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 40 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 2510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1030 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 1820 mm |
