1959 Ferrari 250 GT vs. 2002 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2002 Smart ForTwo is newer by 43 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 2,953 cc (12 cylinders), 1959 Ferrari 250 GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Ferrari 250 GT (276 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 216 more horse power than 2002 Smart ForTwo. (60 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Ferrari 250 GT should accelerate faster than 2002 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Ferrari 250 GT weights approximately 375 kg more than 2002 Smart ForTwo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 (260 Nm) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Smart ForTwo. (95 Nm). This means 1959 Ferrari 250 GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Ferrari 250 GT | 2002 Smart ForTwo | |
| Make | Ferrari | Smart |
| Model | 250 GT | ForTwo |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2953 cc | 696 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 60 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 66.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 67 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 241 km/hour | 135 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 Weight | 1180 kg | 805 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 2510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 1820 mm |
