1956 Ford Popular vs. 2010 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2010 Smart ForTwo is newer by 54 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Ford Popular. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Ford Popular would be higher. At 1,172 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 Ford Popular is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Smart ForTwo (70 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1956 Ford Popular. (26 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Smart ForTwo should accelerate faster than 1956 Ford Popular. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Smart ForTwo weights approximately 105 kg more than 1956 Ford Popular. 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 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Ford Popular. (63 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2010 Smart ForTwo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Ford Popular.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Ford Popular | 2010 Smart ForTwo | |
Make | Ford | Smart |
Model | Popular | ForTwo |
Year Released | 1956 | 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 | 26 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 63 Nm | 92 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 735 kg | 840 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 2695 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1542 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 1867 mm |