1952 Ferrari 195 vs. 2007 Smart ForTwo

To start off, 2007 Smart ForTwo is newer by 55 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Ferrari 195. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Ferrari 195 would be higher. At 2,340 cc (12 cylinders), 1952 Ferrari 195 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Ferrari 195 (129 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 2007 Smart ForTwo. (60 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1952 Ferrari 195 should accelerate faster than 2007 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Ferrari 195 weights approximately 220 kg more than 2007 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. 2007 Smart ForTwo has automatic transmission and 1952 Ferrari 195 has manual transmission. 1952 Ferrari 195 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Smart ForTwo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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