1959 Ferrari 250 GT vs. 2000 Smart Roadster
To start off, 2000 Smart Roadster is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ferrari 250 GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ferrari 250 GT would be higher. At 2,952 cc (12 cylinders), 1959 Ferrari 250 GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Ferrari 250 GT (238 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 137 more horse power than 2000 Smart Roadster. (101 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Ferrari 250 GT should accelerate faster than 2000 Smart Roadster.
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, 1959 Ferrari 250 GT (262 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Smart Roadster. (130 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1959 Ferrari 250 GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Smart Roadster.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Ferrari 250 GT | 2000 Smart Roadster | |
Make | Ferrari | Smart |
Model | 250 GT | Roadster |
Year Released | 1959 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2952 cc | 698 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 238 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 262 Nm | 130 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 66.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 67 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 230 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 3430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1200 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2370 mm |