1956 Ford Zodiac vs. 2008 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2008 Smart ForTwo is newer by 52 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, 2008 Smart ForTwo (98 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1956 Ford Zodiac. (76 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Smart ForTwo should accelerate faster than 1956 Ford Zodiac.
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, 2008 Smart ForTwo (190 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Ford Zodiac. (187 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2008 Smart ForTwo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Ford Zodiac.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Ford Zodiac | 2008 Smart ForTwo | |
| Make | Ford | Smart |
| Model | Zodiac | ForTwo |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2552 cc | 999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 136 km/hour | 249 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 2730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 1870 mm |
