1957 Ford Prefect vs. 2008 Smart Ultimate 112

To start off, 2008 Smart Ultimate 112 is newer by 51 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Ford Prefect. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Ford Prefect would be higher. In terms of performance, 2008 Smart Ultimate 112 (110 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1957 Ford Prefect. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Smart Ultimate 112 should accelerate faster than 1957 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, 2008 Smart Ultimate 112 (151 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Ford Prefect. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 2008 Smart Ultimate 112 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Ford Prefect. 2008 Smart Ultimate 112 has automatic transmission and 1957 Ford Prefect has manual transmission. 1957 Ford Prefect will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Smart Ultimate 112 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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