1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa vs. 2009 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2009 Smart ForTwo is newer by 52 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa would be higher. At 1,985 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa (187 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 2009 Smart ForTwo. (83 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa should accelerate faster than 2009 Smart ForTwo.
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, 1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa (205 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Smart ForTwo. (121 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa | 2009 Smart ForTwo | |
| Make | Ferrari | Smart |
| Model | 500 Testarossa | ForTwo |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1985 cc | 999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 205 Nm | 121 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 2700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 1870 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 33 L |
