1957 Ford Vedette vs. 2010 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2010 Smart ForTwo is newer by 53 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Ford Vedette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Ford Vedette would be higher. At 2,156 cc (8 cylinders), 1957 Ford Vedette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Smart ForTwo (70 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1957 Ford Vedette. (66 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Smart ForTwo should accelerate faster than 1957 Ford Vedette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Ford Vedette weights approximately 305 kg more than 2010 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 Ford Vedette (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Smart ForTwo. (92 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1957 Ford Vedette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Ford Vedette | 2010 Smart ForTwo | |
Make | Ford | Smart |
Model | Vedette | ForTwo |
Year Released | 1957 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2156 cc | 1000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 122 Nm | 92 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 2695 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1542 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 1867 mm |