1956 Ford Zodiac vs. 2006 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2006 Smart ForTwo is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Ford Zodiac. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Ford Zodiac would be higher. At 2,552 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 Ford Zodiac is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Ford Zodiac (76 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2006 Smart ForTwo. (60 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Ford Zodiac should accelerate faster than 2006 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Ford Zodiac weights approximately 387 kg more than 2006 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. Let's talk about torque, 1956 Ford Zodiac (187 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Smart ForTwo. (95 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1956 Ford Zodiac will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Ford Zodiac | 2006 Smart ForTwo | |
Make | Ford | Smart |
Model | Zodiac | ForTwo |
Year Released | 1956 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2552 cc | 698 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 60 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 187 Nm | 95 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 136 km/hour | 135 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1192 kg | 805 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 2510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1520 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 1820 mm |