1950 Ferrari 375 Indy vs. 2009 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2009 Smart ForTwo is newer by 59 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Ferrari 375 Indy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Ferrari 375 Indy would be higher. At 4,493 cc (12 cylinders), 1950 Ferrari 375 Indy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1950 Ferrari 375 Indy (346 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 276 more horse power than 2009 Smart ForTwo. (70 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1950 Ferrari 375 Indy should accelerate faster than 2009 Smart ForTwo.
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:
| 1950 Ferrari 375 Indy | 2009 Smart ForTwo | |
| Make | Ferrari | Smart |
| Model | 375 Indy | ForTwo |
| Year Released | 1950 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4493 cc | 999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 346 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 3940 mm | 2700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 970 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 1870 mm |
