1958 Ford Popular vs. 2013 Smart Fortwo

To start off, 2013 Smart Fortwo is newer by 55 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Ford Popular. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Ford Popular would be higher. At 1,171 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Ford Popular is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Smart Fortwo (71 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1958 Ford Popular. (26 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Smart Fortwo should accelerate faster than 1958 Ford Popular.

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, 2013 Smart Fortwo (125 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Ford Popular. (63 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2013 Smart Fortwo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Ford Popular. 2013 Smart Fortwo has automatic transmission and 1958 Ford Popular has manual transmission. 1958 Ford Popular will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Smart Fortwo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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