1954 Ford Prefect vs. 2009 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2009 Smart ForTwo is newer by 55 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Ford Prefect. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Ford Prefect would be higher. At 1,170 cc (4 cylinders), 1954 Ford Prefect is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Smart ForTwo (83 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1954 Ford Prefect. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Smart ForTwo should accelerate faster than 1954 Ford Prefect.
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, 2009 Smart ForTwo (121 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Ford Prefect. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 2009 Smart ForTwo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Ford Prefect | 2009 Smart ForTwo | |
| Make | Ford | Smart |
| Model | Prefect | ForTwo |
| Year Released | 1954 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1170 cc | 999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 31 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 71 Nm | 121 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 63.5 mm | 72.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 81.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 2700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 1870 mm |
