1953 Ford Prefect vs. 2007 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2007 Smart ForTwo is newer by 54 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Ford Prefect. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Ford Prefect would be higher. At 1,172 cc (4 cylinders), 1953 Ford Prefect is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Smart ForTwo (60 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1953 Ford Prefect. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Smart ForTwo should accelerate faster than 1953 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Ford Prefect weights approximately 35 kg more than 2007 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. Let's talk about torque, 2007 Smart ForTwo (96 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Ford Prefect. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 2007 Smart ForTwo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Ford Prefect. 2007 Smart ForTwo has automatic transmission and 1953 Ford Prefect has manual transmission. 1953 Ford Prefect 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.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Ford Prefect | 2007 Smart ForTwo | |
Make | Ford | Smart |
Model | Prefect | ForTwo |
Year Released | 1953 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1172 cc | 698 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 31 HP | 60 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 71 Nm | 96 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 63.5 mm | 66.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 67 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 765 kg | 730 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 2510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1520 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 1820 mm |