1958 Ferrari 250 GT vs. 2009 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2009 Smart ForTwo is newer by 51 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Ferrari 250 GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Ferrari 250 GT would be higher. At 2,953 cc (12 cylinders), 1958 Ferrari 250 GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Ferrari 250 GT (260 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 177 more horse power than 2009 Smart ForTwo. (83 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Ferrari 250 GT 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, 1958 Ferrari 250 GT (314 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 193 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Smart ForTwo. (121 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1958 Ferrari 250 GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Ferrari 250 GT | 2009 Smart ForTwo | |
| Make | Ferrari | Smart |
| Model | 250 GT | ForTwo |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2953 cc | 1000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 260 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 314 Nm | 121 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 81.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 203 km/hour | 145 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 2700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 1870 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 33 L |
