1951 Ford Vedette vs. 2005 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2005 Smart ForTwo is newer by 54 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, 2005 Smart ForTwo (74 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1951 Ford Vedette. (66 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Smart ForTwo should accelerate faster than 1951 Ford Vedette.
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 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Smart ForTwo. (110 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1951 Ford Vedette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Ford Vedette | 2005 Smart ForTwo | |
Make | Ford | Smart |
Model | Vedette | ForTwo |
Year Released | 1951 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2158 cc | 698 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 122 Nm | 110 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 2510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1520 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 1820 mm |