1953 Ford Prefect vs. 2010 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2010 Smart ForTwo is newer by 57 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, 2010 Smart ForTwo (70 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1953 Ford Prefect. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Smart ForTwo should accelerate faster than 1953 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Smart ForTwo weights approximately 75 kg more than 1953 Ford Prefect. 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, 2010 Smart ForTwo (92 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Ford Prefect. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 2010 Smart ForTwo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Ford Prefect | 2010 Smart ForTwo | |
Make | Ford | Smart |
Model | Prefect | ForTwo |
Year Released | 1953 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1172 cc | 1000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 31 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 71 Nm | 92 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 765 kg | 840 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 2695 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1542 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 1867 mm |