1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa vs. 2010 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2010 Smart ForTwo is newer by 52 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa would be higher. At 2,953 cc (12 cylinders), 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa (296 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 226 more horse power than 2010 Smart ForTwo. (70 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa should accelerate faster than 2010 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Smart ForTwo weights approximately 20 kg more than 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa.
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 Testarossa (300 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 208 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Smart ForTwo. (92 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa | 2010 Smart ForTwo | |
| Make | Ferrari | Smart |
| Model | 250 Testarossa | ForTwo |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2953 cc | 1000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 92 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4180 mm | 2695 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1020 mm | 1542 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 1867 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 140 L | 33 L |
