1951 Ford Vedette vs. 2002 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2002 Smart ForTwo is newer by 51 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Ford Vedette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Ford Vedette would be higher. At 2,158 cc (8 cylinders), 1951 Ford Vedette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Ford Vedette (66 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2002 Smart ForTwo. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Ford Vedette should accelerate faster than 2002 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Ford Vedette weights approximately 323 kg more than 2002 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, 1951 Ford Vedette (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Smart ForTwo. (100 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1951 Ford Vedette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Ford Vedette | 2002 Smart ForTwo | |
Make | Ford | Smart |
Model | Vedette | ForTwo |
Year Released | 1951 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2158 cc | 799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 40 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 122 Nm | 100 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1128 kg | 805 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 2510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1520 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 1820 mm |